Workforce & Staffing
Staff composition, teacher turnover, retention, and sickness absence
Key Figures
5.2
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
20.5:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
1.2d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
20.5
5.2 FTE
2023/24
21.4
5.2 FTE
2022/23
17.7
6.2 FTE
2021/22
22.3
4.9 FTE
2020/21
22.4
4.9 FTE
2019/20
20.2
5.3 FTE
2018/19
18.7
5.5 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 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0.0% | |
| 2022/23 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 33.3% | |
| 2021/22 | 4.7 | 2.7 | 1 | 1 | 42.6% | |
| 2020/21 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 0 | 0 | 0.0% | |
| 2019/20 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 0 | 0 | 0.0% | |
| 2018/19 | 5.2 | 5 | 0.2 | 0 | 3.8% | |
| 2017/18 | 5.1 | 4 | 0.1 | 1 | 21.6% |
Teacher Sickness Absence
Staff Wellbeing — Sickness Data
Teacher absence due to illness
| Year | % Taking Absence | Avg Days (all teachers) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 66.7% | 1.2 |
| 2022/23 | 50.0% | 1.8 |
| 2021/22 | 33.3% | 2.9 |
| 2020/21 | 14.3% | 0.7 |
| 2018/19 | 37.5% | 0.8 |
| 2017/18 | 37.5% | 1.2 |
| 2016/17 | 37.5% | 0.6 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. Stonegate Church of England Primary School's rate of 1.2 days per teacher is below average.