Workforce & Staffing
Staff composition, teacher turnover, retention, and sickness absence
Key Figures
22.1
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
22.8:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
4.7d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
22.8
22.1 FTE
2023/24
22.6
23.8 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 | 23.8 | 18 | 3.8 | 2 | 24.4% |
Teacher Sickness Absence
Staff Wellbeing — Sickness Data
Teacher absence due to illness
| Year | % Taking Absence | Avg Days (all teachers) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 64.0% | 4.7 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. Fordbridge Community Primary School's rate of 4.7 days per teacher is above average.