Workforce & Staffing
Staff composition, teacher turnover, retention, and sickness absence
Key Figures
17.8
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
15.9:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
10.6d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
15.9
17.8 FTE
2023/24
17.0
18.2 FTE
2022/23
18.9
17.47 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 | 18.2 | 14.6 | 0 | 3.6 | 19.8% | |
| 2022/23 | 17.5 | 7.4 | 6 | 4 | 57.1% |
Teacher Sickness Absence
Staff Wellbeing — Sickness Data
Teacher absence due to illness
| Year | % Taking Absence | Avg Days (all teachers) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 80.0% | 10.6 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. Old Sarum Primary School's rate of 10.6 days per teacher is above average.