Workforce & Staffing
Staff composition, teacher turnover, retention, and sickness absence
Key Figures
14.86
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
20.3:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
10.7d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
20.3
14.86 FTE
2023/24
18.1
17 FTE
2022/23
18.4
16 FTE
2021/22
21.2
14 FTE
2020/21
18.4
16.6 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 | 17 | 12 | 3 | 2 | 29.4% | |
| 2022/23 | 16 | 13 | 3 | 0 | 18.8% | |
| 2021/22 | 14 | 12 | 1.6 | 0.4 | 14.3% | |
| 2020/21 | 16.6 | 12.6 | 3 | 1 | 24.1% |
Teacher Sickness Absence
Staff Wellbeing — Sickness Data
Teacher absence due to illness
| Year | % Taking Absence | Avg Days (all teachers) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 57.9% | 10.7 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. Thornden Wood Primary School's rate of 10.7 days per teacher is above average.