Workforce & Staffing
Staff composition, teacher turnover, retention, and sickness absence
Key Figures
26.68
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
23.5:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
6.9d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
23.5
26.68 FTE
2023/24
21.2
29.48 FTE
2022/23
22.0
30.15 FTE
2021/22
22.0
31.28 FTE
2020/21
24.0
26.28 FTE
2019/20
23.5
27.28 FTE
2018/19
23.2
27.84 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 | 29.5 | 26.9 | 0 | 2.6 | 8.8% | |
| 2022/23 | 30.2 | 25.7 | 3.5 | 1 | 14.9% | |
| 2021/22 | 31.3 | 27.3 | 3 | 1 | 12.8% | |
| 2020/21 | 26.3 | 23.3 | 1 | 2 | 11.4% | |
| 2019/20 | 27.3 | 26.3 | 0 | 1 | 3.7% | |
| 2018/19 | 27.8 | 25 | 1.9 | 1 | 10.4% | |
| 2017/18 | 26.3 | 23.3 | 1 | 2 | 11.4% |
Teacher Sickness Absence
Staff Wellbeing — Sickness Data
Teacher absence due to illness
| Year | % Taking Absence | Avg Days (all teachers) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 66.7% | 6.9 |
| 2022/23 | 61.8% | 5.0 |
| 2021/22 | 88.9% | 6.3 |
| 2020/21 | 20.0% | 3.3 |
| 2018/19 | 80.6% | 4.5 |
| 2017/18 | 62.5% | 2.6 |
| 2016/17 | 84.4% | 4.4 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. Madginford Primary School's rate of 6.9 days per teacher is above average.