Workforce & Staffing
Staff composition, teacher turnover, retention, and sickness absence
Key Figures
6.5
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
10.2:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
3.8d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
10.2
6.5 FTE
2023/24
15.0
5.79 FTE
2022/23
15.0
5 FTE
2021/22
16.9
4.9 FTE
2020/21
19.4
4.9 FTE
2019/20
19.4
4.9 FTE
2018/19
17.2
5 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 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 0 | 0 | 0.0% | |
| 2022/23 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0.0% | |
| 2021/22 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 0 | 0 | 0.0% | |
| 2020/21 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 0 | 0 | 0.0% | |
| 2019/20 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0.0% | |
| 2018/19 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 0 | 0 | 0.0% | |
| 2017/18 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0.0% |
Teacher Sickness Absence
Staff Wellbeing — Sickness Data
Teacher absence due to illness
| Year | % Taking Absence | Avg Days (all teachers) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 100.0% | 3.8 |
| 2022/23 | 60.0% | 1.6 |
| 2021/22 | 80.0% | 7.8 |
| 2020/21 | 40.0% | 0.4 |
| 2018/19 | 20.0% | 0.2 |
| 2016/17 | 60.0% | 2.0 |
| 2015/16 | 22.2% | 0.2 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. Peasmarsh Church of England Primary School's rate of 3.8 days per teacher is below average.