Workforce & Staffing
Staff composition, teacher turnover, retention, and sickness absence
Key Figures
13.5
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
20.4:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
8.4d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
20.4
13.5 FTE
2023/24
21.5
13.8 FTE
2022/23
24.3
12.2 FTE
2021/22
22.5
13.8 FTE
2020/21
24.2
13.4 FTE
2019/20
24.5
13.2 FTE
2018/19
22.5
14.4 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 | 13.6 | 10.6 | 1.2 | 1.8 | 22.1% | |
| 2022/23 | 12.2 | 9.2 | 2 | 1 | 24.6% | |
| 2021/22 | 13.8 | 11.8 | 1 | 1 | 14.5% | |
| 2020/21 | 13.4 | 13.4 | 0 | 0 | 0.0% | |
| 2019/20 | 13.2 | 10.8 | 0 | 2.4 | 18.2% | |
| 2018/19 | 14.4 | 12.2 | 1.2 | 1 | 15.3% | |
| 2017/18 | 13.1 | 11.9 | 1.2 | 0 | 9.2% |
Teacher Sickness Absence
Staff Wellbeing — Sickness Data
Teacher absence due to illness
| Year | % Taking Absence | Avg Days (all teachers) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 76.5% | 8.4 |
| 2022/23 | 71.4% | 4.1 |
| 2021/22 | 78.6% | 5.3 |
| 2020/21 | 66.7% | 5.1 |
| 2018/19 | 63.2% | 2.8 |
| 2017/18 | 38.9% | 3.0 |
| 2016/17 | 31.3% | 4.6 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. South Wonston Primary School's rate of 8.4 days per teacher is above average.