Workforce & Staffing
Staff composition, teacher turnover, retention, and sickness absence
Key Figures
11.6
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
18.8:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
0.5d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
18.8
11.6 FTE
2023/24
23.9
10.7 FTE
2022/23
21.6
13.9 FTE
2021/22
22.0
14.7 FTE
2020/21
20.6
15.5 FTE
2019/20
23.8
12.3 FTE
2018/19
22.4
11.9 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 | 10.7 | 9.1 | 0.6 | 1 | 15.0% | |
| 2022/23 | 13.9 | 9.9 | 2 | 2 | 28.8% | |
| 2021/22 | 14.7 | 10.5 | 0.4 | 3.8 | 28.6% | |
| 2020/21 | 15.5 | 12.5 | 1 | 2 | 19.4% | |
| 2019/20 | 12.3 | 10.7 | 1 | 0.6 | 13.0% | |
| 2018/19 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 0 | 0 | 0.0% | |
| 2017/18 | 10.9 | 9.9 | 1 | 0 | 9.2% |
Teacher Sickness Absence
Staff Wellbeing — Sickness Data
Teacher absence due to illness
| Year | % Taking Absence | Avg Days (all teachers) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 33.3% | 0.5 |
| 2022/23 | 14.3% | 4.9 |
| 2021/22 | 5.6% | 1.2 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. Fryern Junior School's rate of 0.5 days per teacher is below average.