Workforce & Staffing
Staff composition, teacher turnover, retention, and sickness absence
Key Figures
17.7
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
22.4:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
4.5d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
22.4
17.7 FTE
2023/24
20.3
19.2 FTE
2022/23
19.6
19 FTE
2021/22
20.0
18.1 FTE
2020/21
19.8
18.5 FTE
2019/20
20.8
18.5 FTE
2018/19
18.8
20.2 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 | 19.2 | 15.7 | 2.5 | 1 | 18.2% | |
| 2022/23 | 19 | 18.4 | 0 | 0.6 | 3.2% | |
| 2021/22 | 18.1 | 18.1 | 0 | 0 | 0.0% | |
| 2020/21 | 18.5 | 17.5 | 1 | 0 | 5.4% | |
| 2019/20 | 18.5 | 16.9 | 1.6 | 0 | 8.6% | |
| 2018/19 | 20.2 | 16.6 | 1 | 2.6 | 17.8% | |
| 2017/18 | 25 | 19.6 | 3.8 | 1.6 | 21.6% |
Teacher Sickness Absence
Staff Wellbeing — Sickness Data
Teacher absence due to illness
| Year | % Taking Absence | Avg Days (all teachers) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 78.9% | 4.5 |
| 2022/23 | 90.0% | 4.0 |
| 2021/22 | 90.5% | 6.1 |
| 2020/21 | 59.1% | 2.6 |
| 2018/19 | 77.3% | 6.4 |
| 2017/18 | 76.0% | 3.8 |
| 2016/17 | 63.3% | 2.5 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. Marvels Lane Primary School's rate of 4.5 days per teacher is above average.