Workforce & Staffing
Staff composition, teacher turnover, retention, and sickness absence
Key Figures
6.1
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
18.4:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
3.2d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
18.4
6.1 FTE
2023/24
17.3
7 FTE
2022/23
21.6
6.8 FTE
2021/22
21.3
7.6 FTE
2020/21
18.8
9.2 FTE
2019/20
23.3
7.2 FTE
2018/19
22.0
7.6 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 | 7.2 | 5.2 | 1 | 1 | 27.8% | |
| 2022/23 | 7 | 5.6 | 1.4 | 0 | 20.0% | |
| 2021/22 | 7.8 | 6.8 | 1 | 0 | 12.8% | |
| 2020/21 | 9.2 | 4.6 | 3 | 1.6 | 50.0% | |
| 2019/20 | 7.2 | 5.2 | 0 | 2 | 27.8% | |
| 2018/19 | 7.6 | 5.2 | 0.6 | 1.8 | 31.6% | |
| 2017/18 | 7.4 | 5.2 | 1.2 | 1 | 29.7% |
Teacher Sickness Absence
Staff Wellbeing — Sickness Data
Teacher absence due to illness
| Year | % Taking Absence | Avg Days (all teachers) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 33.3% | 3.2 |
| 2022/23 | 66.7% | 13.4 |
| 2021/22 | 58.3% | 4.1 |
| 2020/21 | 54.5% | 20.0 |
| 2018/19 | 40.0% | 2.6 |
| 2017/18 | 16.7% | 13.8 |
| 2016/17 | 21.4% | 11.0 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. Pennington Church of England Junior School's rate of 3.2 days per teacher is below average.