Workforce & Staffing
Staff composition, teacher turnover, retention, and sickness absence
Key Figures
12.2
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
15.6:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
3.3d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
15.6
12.2 FTE
2023/24
16.8
11.3 FTE
2022/23
17.9
11.6 FTE
2021/22
16.4
11.8 FTE
2020/21
18.0
11.1 FTE
2019/20
20.0
10.4 FTE
2018/19
18.9
11.2 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 | 10.9 | 10.9 | 0 | 0 | 0.0% | |
| 2022/23 | 11.6 | 10 | 0 | 1.6 | 13.8% | |
| 2021/22 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 0 | 0 | 0.0% | |
| 2020/21 | 11.1 | 10.1 | 1 | 0 | 9.0% | |
| 2019/20 | 10.6 | 8.2 | 0.4 | 2 | 22.6% | |
| 2018/19 | 11.4 | 8.5 | 2.4 | 0.5 | 25.4% | |
| 2017/18 | 11.5 | 9.2 | 2.3 | 0 | 20.0% |
Teacher Sickness Absence
Staff Wellbeing — Sickness Data
Teacher absence due to illness
| Year | % Taking Absence | Avg Days (all teachers) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 40.0% | 3.3 |
| 2022/23 | 56.3% | 6.1 |
| 2021/22 | 62.5% | 7.6 |
| 2020/21 | 16.7% | 2.9 |
| 2018/19 | 42.9% | 3.2 |
| 2017/18 | 40.0% | 2.3 |
| 2016/17 | 50.0% | 4.3 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. Medstead Church of England Primary School's rate of 3.3 days per teacher is below average.