Workforce & Staffing
Staff composition, teacher turnover, retention, and sickness absence
Key Figures
26.2
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
23.7:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
7.1d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
23.7
26.2 FTE
2023/24
28.5
21.6 FTE
2022/23
25.2
24.3 FTE
2021/22
25.3
24.6 FTE
2020/21
22.6
27.2 FTE
2019/20
21.5
29.6 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 | 21.6 | 20.4 | 1.2 | 0 | 5.6% | |
| 2022/23 | 24.3 | 20.4 | 2 | 1.9 | 16.0% | |
| 2021/22 | 24.6 | 18 | 5.6 | 1 | 26.8% | |
| 2020/21 | 27.2 | 23.2 | 3 | 1 | 14.7% | |
| 2019/20 | 29.6 | 23.6 | 5 | 1 | 20.3% |
Teacher Sickness Absence
Staff Wellbeing — Sickness Data
Teacher absence due to illness
| Year | % Taking Absence | Avg Days (all teachers) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 68.0% | 7.1 |
| 2022/23 | 64.3% | 9.4 |
| 2021/22 | 65.6% | 14.5 |
| 2020/21 | 58.1% | 12.0 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. Marlborough Primary School's rate of 7.1 days per teacher is above average.