Workforce & Staffing
Staff composition, teacher turnover, retention, and sickness absence
Key Figures
5.88
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
19.7:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
4.1d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
19.7
5.88 FTE
2023/24
19.0
7.2 FTE
2022/23
20.9
7.06 FTE
2021/22
18.7
7.38 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 | 5.8 | 0.4 | 0.8 | 17.1% | |
| 2022/23 | 7 | 6.8 | 0.2 | 0 | 2.9% | |
| 2021/22 | 7.4 | 6 | 1.4 | 0 | 18.9% |
Teacher Sickness Absence
Staff Wellbeing — Sickness Data
Teacher absence due to illness
| Year | % Taking Absence | Avg Days (all teachers) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 66.7% | 4.1 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. Sandwich Infant School's rate of 4.1 days per teacher is below average.