Workforce & Staffing
Staff composition, teacher turnover, retention, and sickness absence
Key Figures
8.3
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
20.8:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
4.6d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
20.8
8.3 FTE
2023/24
20.0
8.3 FTE
2022/23
20.1
8.5 FTE
2021/22
18.2
9.42 FTE
2020/21
22.5
8.5 FTE
2019/20
21.3
7.5 FTE
2018/19
21.5
7.5 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 | 8.3 | 6.3 | 2 | 0 | 24.1% | |
| 2022/23 | 8.8 | 7.8 | 0 | 1 | 11.4% | |
| 2021/22 | 9.4 | 6.5 | 1 | 1.9 | 30.9% | |
| 2020/21 | 8.5 | 7.5 | 1 | 0 | 11.8% | |
| 2019/20 | 7.5 | 6.5 | 1 | 0 | 13.3% | |
| 2018/19 | 7.5 | 6.5 | 1 | 0 | 13.3% | |
| 2017/18 | 7.5 | 6.5 | 1 | 0 | 13.3% |
Teacher Sickness Absence
Staff Wellbeing — Sickness Data
Teacher absence due to illness
| Year | % Taking Absence | Avg Days (all teachers) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 55.6% | 4.6 |
| 2022/23 | 60.0% | 2.6 |
| 2021/22 | 83.3% | 9.9 |
| 2020/21 | 66.7% | 6.1 |
| 2018/19 | 22.2% | 0.6 |
| 2017/18 | 75.0% | 2.6 |
| 2016/17 | 37.5% | 0.6 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. Sissinghurst Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School's rate of 4.6 days per teacher is above average.