Workforce & Staffing
Staff composition, teacher turnover, retention, and sickness absence
Key Figures
35.6
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
20.6:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
5.2d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
20.6
35.6 FTE
2023/24
20.5
37 FTE
2022/23
20.2
38.4 FTE
2021/22
22.2
35.4 FTE
2020/21
22.0
36.8 FTE
2019/20
21.9
37.2 FTE
2018/19
22.3
36.4 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 | 37 | 36 | 0 | 1 | 2.7% | |
| 2022/23 | 38.4 | 35.4 | 2 | 1 | 7.8% | |
| 2021/22 | 35.4 | 32.4 | 2 | 1 | 8.5% | |
| 2020/21 | 36.8 | 34.8 | 1 | 1 | 5.4% | |
| 2019/20 | 37.2 | 36.2 | 1 | 0 | 2.7% | |
| 2018/19 | 36.4 | 31.8 | 1.6 | 3 | 12.6% | |
| 2017/18 | 37.8 | 37.2 | 0.6 | 0 | 1.6% |
Teacher Sickness Absence
Staff Wellbeing — Sickness Data
Teacher absence due to illness
| Year | % Taking Absence | Avg Days (all teachers) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 60.0% | 5.2 |
| 2022/23 | 60.0% | 3.9 |
| 2021/22 | 44.7% | 1.7 |
| 2020/21 | 53.8% | 4.9 |
| 2018/19 | 36.8% | 4.0 |
| 2017/18 | 30.8% | 2.2 |
| 2016/17 | 42.1% | 3.0 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. Garlinge Primary School and Nursery's rate of 5.2 days per teacher is above average.