Workforce & Staffing
Staff composition, teacher turnover, retention, and sickness absence
Key Figures
8.68
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
23.4:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
1d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
23.4
8.68 FTE
2023/24
22.3
8.74 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% |
Teacher Sickness Absence
Staff Wellbeing — Sickness Data
Teacher absence due to illness
| Year | % Taking Absence | Avg Days (all teachers) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 33.3% | 1.0 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Sandhurst's rate of 1 days per teacher is below average.