Workforce & Staffing
Staff composition, teacher turnover, retention, and sickness absence
Key Figures
12.6
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
18.6:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
10.6d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
18.6
12.6 FTE
2023/24
19.7
12.6 FTE
2022/23
18.5
13.6 FTE
2021/22
22.1
11.6 FTE
2020/21
21.2
12.2 FTE
2019/20
21.6
11.2 FTE
2018/19
17.4
13.24 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 | 12.6 | 8.6 | 1 | 3 | 31.7% | |
| 2022/23 | 13.6 | 9.6 | 2 | 2 | 29.4% | |
| 2021/22 | 11.6 | 10.6 | 0 | 1 | 8.6% | |
| 2020/21 | 12.2 | 10.6 | 1.6 | 0 | 13.1% | |
| 2019/20 | 11.2 | 7.6 | 2.6 | 1 | 32.1% | |
| 2018/19 | 13.4 | 7.2 | 3.6 | 2.6 | 46.3% | |
| 2017/18 | 13.9 | 11.9 | 1 | 1 | 14.4% |
Teacher Sickness Absence
Staff Wellbeing — Sickness Data
Teacher absence due to illness
| Year | % Taking Absence | Avg Days (all teachers) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 92.3% | 10.6 |
| 2022/23 | 70.6% | 6.5 |
| 2021/22 | 21.4% | 0.6 |
| 2020/21 | 64.3% | 2.8 |
| 2018/19 | 56.3% | 2.4 |
| 2017/18 | 56.3% | 1.6 |
| 2016/17 | 43.8% | 1.2 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. Seven Mills Primary School's rate of 10.6 days per teacher is above average.