Workforce & Staffing
Staff composition, teacher turnover, retention, and sickness absence
Key Figures
33.25
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
17.8:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
3d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
17.8
33.25 FTE
2023/24
16.1
36.3 FTE
2022/23
16.1
38.7 FTE
2021/22
15.8
40.29 FTE
2020/21
15.3
36.6 FTE
2019/20
18.3
32.8 FTE
2018/19
15.7
36.1 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 | 36.3 | 23.1 | 11.2 | 2 | 36.4% | |
| 2022/23 | 38.7 | 35.3 | 1.4 | 2 | 8.8% | |
| 2021/22 | 40.3 | 32.3 | 4 | 4 | 19.9% | |
| 2020/21 | 36.6 | 30.6 | 5 | 1 | 16.4% | |
| 2019/20 | 32.8 | 29.4 | 3 | 0.4 | 10.4% | |
| 2018/19 | 36.3 | 29 | 5.3 | 2 | 20.1% | |
| 2017/18 | 31.7 | 20.1 | 5.6 | 6 | 36.6% |
Teacher Sickness Absence
Staff Wellbeing — Sickness Data
Teacher absence due to illness
| Year | % Taking Absence | Avg Days (all teachers) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 64.9% | 3.0 |
| 2022/23 | 65.1% | 5.6 |
| 2021/22 | 58.7% | 4.1 |
| 2020/21 | 43.8% | 2.8 |
| 2018/19 | 71.4% | 3.5 |
| 2017/18 | 52.5% | 4.6 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. Hoo St Werburgh Primary School and the Marlborough's rate of 3 days per teacher is below average.