Workforce & Staffing
Staff composition, teacher turnover, retention, and sickness absence
Key Figures
9.78
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
16.9:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
2.7d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
16.9
9.78 FTE
2023/24
17.9
10.8 FTE
2022/23
17.4
12.42 FTE
2021/22
18.8
12.6 FTE
2020/21
18.9
14.6 FTE
2019/20
20.2
15 FTE
2018/19
20.7
15.6 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 | 10.8 | 8.8 | 0 | 2 | 18.5% | |
| 2022/23 | 12.4 | 10.6 | 1.8 | 0 | 14.5% | |
| 2021/22 | 12.6 | 11 | 0 | 1.6 | 12.7% | |
| 2020/21 | 14.6 | 12 | 1.6 | 1 | 17.8% | |
| 2019/20 | 15 | 14 | 1 | 0 | 6.7% | |
| 2018/19 | 15.6 | 14 | 1 | 0.6 | 10.3% | |
| 2017/18 | 18.6 | 15.6 | 2 | 1 | 16.1% |
Teacher Sickness Absence
Staff Wellbeing — Sickness Data
Teacher absence due to illness
| Year | % Taking Absence | Avg Days (all teachers) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 72.7% | 2.7 |
| 2022/23 | 66.7% | 6.0 |
| 2021/22 | 85.7% | 10.8 |
| 2020/21 | 52.9% | 3.9 |
| 2018/19 | 66.7% | 8.0 |
| 2017/18 | 78.9% | 10.8 |
| 2016/17 | 44.0% | 3.2 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. Somerford Primary School's rate of 2.7 days per teacher is below average.