Workforce & Staffing
Staff composition, teacher turnover, retention, and sickness absence
Key Figures
3.8
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
15.0:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
4.8d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
15.0
3.8 FTE
2023/24
15.3
3.8 FTE
2022/23
13.2
3.8 FTE
2021/22
10.7
5.49 FTE
2020/21
13.3
4.59 FTE
2019/20
13.7
4.59 FTE
2018/19
11.7
4.8 FTE
National primary average: ~20.9. A higher ratio indicates fewer teachers per pupil.
Staff Retention — Historical View
| Year | Total FTE | Retained | Left Sector | Moved School | Turnover Rate | Stability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 3.6 | 3.6 | 0 | 0 | 0.0% | |
| 2022/23 | 3.6 | 3.6 | 0 | 0 | 0.0% | |
| 2021/22 | 5.3 | 3.9 | 0.4 | 1 | 26.4% | |
| 2020/21 | 4.3 | 3.3 | 0 | 1 | 23.3% | |
| 2019/20 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 0 | 0 | 0.0% | |
| 2018/19 | 4.6 | 0.7 | 0 | 3.9 | 84.8% | |
| 2017/18 | 5.4 | 3.4 | 0 | 2 | 37.0% |
Teacher Sickness Absence
Staff Wellbeing — Sickness Data
Teacher absence due to illness
| Year | % Taking Absence | Avg Days (all teachers) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 60.0% | 4.8 |
| 2022/23 | 40.0% | 2.3 |
| 2021/22 | 62.5% | 3.8 |
| 2020/21 | 50.0% | 4.4 |
| 2018/19 | 50.0% | 1.3 |
| 2017/18 | 28.6% | 0.8 |
| 2016/17 | 33.3% | 0.8 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. Five Ashes CofE Primary School's rate of 4.8 days per teacher is above average.