Workforce & Staffing
Staff composition, teacher turnover, retention, and sickness absence
Key Figures
6.2
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
12.3:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
27d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
12.3
6.2 FTE
2023/24
15.2
6 FTE
2022/23
15.9
5.6 FTE
2021/22
17.3
5.6 FTE
2020/21
17.7
5.6 FTE
2019/20
17.5
5.6 FTE
2018/19
18.0
5.6 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 | 4 | 1 | 83.3% | |
| 2022/23 | 5.6 | 3.6 | 1 | 1 | 35.7% | |
| 2021/22 | 5.6 | 4.6 | 1 | 0 | 17.9% | |
| 2020/21 | 5.6 | 4.6 | 1 | 0 | 17.9% | |
| 2019/20 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 0 | 0 | 0.0% | |
| 2018/19 | 5.6 | 4.6 | 1 | 0 | 17.9% | |
| 2017/18 | 3.6 | 3.6 | 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 | 85.7% | 27.0 |
| 2022/23 | 83.3% | 19.2 |
| 2021/22 | 71.4% | 4.9 |
| 2020/21 | 100.0% | 15.2 |
| 2018/19 | 71.4% | 8.0 |
| 2017/18 | 66.7% | 2.3 |
| 2016/17 | 25.0% | 7.0 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. Smannell and Enham Church of England (Aided) Primary School's rate of 27 days per teacher is above average.