Workforce & Staffing
Staff composition, teacher turnover, retention, and sickness absence
Key Figures
29.6
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
23.7:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
8.9d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
23.7
29.6 FTE
2023/24
24.6
28.8 FTE
2022/23
24.8
29.2 FTE
2021/22
23.6
29.45 FTE
2020/21
23.3
30.25 FTE
2019/20
21.9
31.65 FTE
2018/19
21.5
31.15 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 | 28.8 | 23.6 | 2.4 | 2.8 | 18.1% | |
| 2022/23 | 29.2 | 27 | 0.2 | 2 | 7.5% | |
| 2021/22 | 29.5 | 25.6 | 1.9 | 2 | 13.2% | |
| 2020/21 | 30.3 | 28.5 | 0 | 1.8 | 5.9% | |
| 2019/20 | 31.9 | 29.1 | 0 | 2.8 | 8.8% | |
| 2018/19 | 31.2 | 28.1 | 3.1 | 0 | 9.9% | |
| 2017/18 | 34.9 | 28.3 | 4.6 | 2 | 18.9% |
Teacher Sickness Absence
Staff Wellbeing — Sickness Data
Teacher absence due to illness
| Year | % Taking Absence | Avg Days (all teachers) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 64.7% | 8.9 |
| 2022/23 | 58.3% | 1.8 |
| 2021/22 | 91.4% | 7.6 |
| 2020/21 | 42.1% | 1.8 |
| 2018/19 | 61.0% | 3.7 |
| 2017/18 | 65.9% | 2.8 |
| 2016/17 | 65.1% | 4.8 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. Tubbenden Primary School's rate of 8.9 days per teacher is above average.