Workforce & Staffing
Staff composition, teacher turnover, retention, and sickness absence
Key Figures
72.1
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
18.1:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
6.4d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
18.1
72.1 FTE
2023/24
18.1
68.9 FTE
2022/23
18.2
65 FTE
2021/22
19.6
56.82 FTE
2020/21
19.3
55.27 FTE
2019/20
18.8
57.15 FTE
2018/19
17.4
58.25 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 | 68.9 | 61.5 | 7.4 | 0 | 10.7% | |
| 2022/23 | 65 | 57.8 | 5.4 | 1.8 | 11.1% | |
| 2021/22 | 56.8 | 51.8 | 1.4 | 3.6 | 8.8% | |
| 2020/21 | 55.9 | 50.1 | 2 | 3.8 | 10.4% | |
| 2019/20 | 57.4 | 52.6 | 3 | 1.8 | 8.4% | |
| 2018/19 | 58.5 | 52.7 | 3 | 2.8 | 9.9% | |
| 2017/18 | 58.5 | 53.9 | 2.2 | 2.4 | 7.9% |
Teacher Sickness Absence
Staff Wellbeing — Sickness Data
Teacher absence due to illness
| Year | % Taking Absence | Avg Days (all teachers) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 88.0% | 6.4 |
| 2022/23 | 88.9% | 6.2 |
| 2021/22 | 97.2% | 8.0 |
| 2020/21 | 57.8% | 2.1 |
| 2018/19 | 77.3% | 4.5 |
| 2017/18 | 76.1% | 4.3 |
| 2016/17 | 75.0% | 4.5 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. Oathall Community College's rate of 6.4 days per teacher is above average.