Workforce & Staffing
Staff composition, teacher turnover, retention, and sickness absence
Key Figures
19.5
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
23.3:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
4.3d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
23.3
19.5 FTE
2023/24
23.8
18.8 FTE
2022/23
22.6
20.2 FTE
2021/22
23.1
19.7 FTE
2020/21
21.8
20.8 FTE
2019/20
20.4
21.8 FTE
2018/19
22.1
20.4 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 | 18.8 | 18.2 | 0.6 | 0 | 3.2% | |
| 2022/23 | 20.2 | 18.6 | 1.6 | 0 | 7.9% | |
| 2021/22 | 19.7 | 19.2 | 0.5 | 0 | 2.5% | |
| 2020/21 | 20.8 | 19.8 | 1 | 0 | 4.8% | |
| 2019/20 | 21.8 | 19.6 | 2.2 | 0 | 10.1% | |
| 2018/19 | 20.4 | 19.4 | 0 | 1 | 4.9% | |
| 2017/18 | 24.2 | 20.4 | 3.8 | 0 | 15.7% |
Teacher Sickness Absence
Staff Wellbeing — Sickness Data
Teacher absence due to illness
| Year | % Taking Absence | Avg Days (all teachers) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 50.0% | 4.3 |
| 2022/23 | 65.0% | 3.6 |
| 2021/22 | 73.9% | 4.0 |
| 2020/21 | 43.5% | 11.0 |
| 2018/19 | 52.2% | 4.5 |
| 2017/18 | 58.3% | 5.3 |
| 2016/17 | 56.0% | 5.9 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. Glynne Primary School's rate of 4.3 days per teacher is below average.