Workforce & Staffing
Staff composition, teacher turnover, retention, and sickness absence
Key Figures
9.2
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
21.8:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
1.1d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
21.8
9.2 FTE
2023/24
22.4
8.9 FTE
2022/23
20.2
9.27 FTE
2021/22
22.1
8.7 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 | 8.9 | 7.9 | 0 | 1 | 11.2% | |
| 2022/23 | 9.5 | 7.5 | 1 | 1 | 21.1% | |
| 2021/22 | 8.7 | 8.7 | 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 | 30.0% | 1.1 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. Sedlescombe Church of England Primary School's rate of 1.1 days per teacher is below average.