Workforce & Staffing
Staff composition, teacher turnover, retention, and sickness absence
Key Figures
5.62
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
15.3:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
1d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
15.3
5.62 FTE
2023/24
13.8
6.03 FTE
2022/23
17.6
5.52 FTE
2021/22
18.7
5.4 FTE
2020/21
19.2
5.52 FTE
2019/20
20.3
4.97 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 | 6.1 | 3.7 | 1.4 | 1 | 39.3% | |
| 2022/23 | 5.4 | 3.4 | 2 | 0 | 37.0% | |
| 2021/22 | 5.6 | 2.4 | 0 | 3.2 | 57.1% | |
| 2020/21 | 5.4 | 3.4 | 0 | 2 | 37.0% | |
| 2019/20 | 4.7 | 4.4 | 0.3 | 0 | 6.4% |
Teacher Sickness Absence
Staff Wellbeing — Sickness Data
Teacher absence due to illness
| Year | % Taking Absence | Avg Days (all teachers) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 37.5% | 1.0 |
| 2022/23 | 50.0% | 0.8 |
| 2021/22 | 87.5% | 10.0 |
| 2020/21 | 85.7% | 11.7 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. Sholden Church of England Primary School's rate of 1 days per teacher is below average.