Workforce & Staffing
Staff composition, teacher turnover, retention, and sickness absence
Key Figures
51.4
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
18.9:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
2.8d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
18.9
51.4 FTE
2023/24
18.6
42.2 FTE
2022/23
21.3
28 FTE
2021/22
20.5
19.7 FTE
2020/21
19.3
10.22 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 | 41.2 | 33.2 | 4 | 4 | 19.4% | |
| 2022/23 | 28.8 | 25 | 1.8 | 2 | 13.2% | |
| 2021/22 | 19.6 | 17.6 | 0 | 2 | 10.2% | |
| 2020/21 | 6.4 | 4 | 0.8 | 1.6 | 37.5% |
Teacher Sickness Absence
Staff Wellbeing — Sickness Data
Teacher absence due to illness
| Year | % Taking Absence | Avg Days (all teachers) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 68.2% | 2.8 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. School of Science and Technology Maidstone's rate of 2.8 days per teacher is below average.