Workforce & Staffing
Staff composition, teacher turnover, retention, and sickness absence
Key Figures
9.8
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
20.7:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
2.6d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
20.7
9.8 FTE
2023/24
19.8
10.3 FTE
2022/23
21.6
9.7 FTE
2021/22
21.9
9.4 FTE
2020/21
21.4
9.8 FTE
2019/20
21.6
9.8 FTE
2018/19
24.0
8.8 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 | 10.3 | 10.3 | 0 | 0 | 0.0% | |
| 2022/23 | 9.7 | 5.3 | 1.4 | 3 | 45.4% | |
| 2021/22 | 9.4 | 9.4 | 0 | 0 | 0.0% | |
| 2020/21 | 9.8 | 7 | 1.8 | 1 | 28.6% | |
| 2019/20 | 9.8 | 7.8 | 1 | 1 | 20.4% | |
| 2018/19 | 8.8 | 8.8 | 0 | 0 | 0.0% | |
| 2017/18 | 7.8 | 6.8 | 1 | 0 | 12.8% |
Teacher Sickness Absence
Staff Wellbeing — Sickness Data
Teacher absence due to illness
| Year | % Taking Absence | Avg Days (all teachers) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 50.0% | 2.6 |
| 2022/23 | 63.6% | 2.7 |
| 2021/22 | 60.0% | 4.1 |
| 2020/21 | 23.1% | 1.1 |
| 2018/19 | 33.3% | 0.6 |
| 2017/18 | 20.0% | 1.0 |
| 2016/17 | 54.5% | 2.6 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. The Priory Church of England Primary School's rate of 2.6 days per teacher is below average.