Workforce & Staffing
Staff composition, teacher turnover, retention, and sickness absence
Key Figures
8.2
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
23.5:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
1.3d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
23.5
8.2 FTE
2023/24
24.6
8.2 FTE
2022/23
19.9
10.2 FTE
2021/22
21.5
9.4 FTE
2020/21
21.0
9.88 FTE
2019/20
22.4
9.48 FTE
2018/19
22.4
9.48 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 | 8.2 | 8.2 | 0 | 0 | 0.0% | |
| 2022/23 | 10.2 | 8.2 | 1 | 1 | 19.6% | |
| 2021/22 | 9.4 | 7.2 | 2.2 | 0 | 23.4% | |
| 2020/21 | 9.9 | 8.8 | 1.1 | 0 | 11.1% | |
| 2019/20 | 9.5 | 8.9 | 0.6 | 0 | 6.3% | |
| 2018/19 | 9.5 | 6.9 | 1 | 1.6 | 27.4% | |
| 2017/18 | 10.5 | 7.7 | 1.8 | 1 | 26.7% |
Teacher Sickness Absence
Staff Wellbeing — Sickness Data
Teacher absence due to illness
| Year | % Taking Absence | Avg Days (all teachers) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 37.5% | 1.3 |
| 2022/23 | 40.0% | 1.0 |
| 2021/22 | 16.7% | 10.1 |
| 2017/18 | 20.0% | 1.9 |
| 2016/17 | 6.3% | 0.4 |
| 2015/16 | 18.8% | 0.5 |
| 2014/15 | 5.9% | 0.9 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. St George's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School's rate of 1.3 days per teacher is below average.