Workforce & Staffing
Staff composition, teacher turnover, retention, and sickness absence
Key Figures
12.9
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
19.8:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
2.1d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
19.8
12.9 FTE
2023/24
20.8
12.4 FTE
2022/23
20.8
12.4 FTE
2021/22
21.6
12.2 FTE
2020/21
24.2
10.9 FTE
2019/20
24.2
10.9 FTE
2018/19
23.4
11.3 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 | 12.4 | 10.7 | 0.5 | 1.2 | 13.7% | |
| 2022/23 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 0 | 0 | 0.0% | |
| 2021/22 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 0 | 0 | 0.0% | |
| 2020/21 | 10.3 | 9.9 | 0.4 | 0 | 3.9% | |
| 2019/20 | 10.9 | 10.2 | 0 | 0.7 | 6.4% | |
| 2018/19 | 11.3 | 10.7 | 0.6 | 0 | 5.3% | |
| 2017/18 | 10.4 | 9.4 | 0 | 1 | 9.6% |
Teacher Sickness Absence
Staff Wellbeing — Sickness Data
Teacher absence due to illness
| Year | % Taking Absence | Avg Days (all teachers) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 53.3% | 2.1 |
| 2022/23 | 50.0% | 1.7 |
| 2021/22 | 70.6% | 3.8 |
| 2020/21 | 58.8% | 3.4 |
| 2018/19 | 26.7% | 0.7 |
| 2017/18 | 7.1% | 0.1 |
| 2016/17 | 28.6% | 0.6 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. Mudeford Junior School's rate of 2.1 days per teacher is below average.