Workforce & Staffing
Staff composition, teacher turnover, retention, and sickness absence
Key Figures
10.7
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
21.4:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
1.9d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
21.4
10.7 FTE
2023/24
19.3
12.8 FTE
2022/23
22.8
10 FTE
2021/22
20.5
10.7 FTE
2020/21
22.5
9.8 FTE
2019/20
23.5
9.8 FTE
2018/19
18.3
9.8 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 | 12.8 | 10.3 | 2.5 | 0 | 19.5% | |
| 2022/23 | 10 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 10.0% | |
| 2021/22 | 10.7 | 9.7 | 1 | 0 | 9.3% | |
| 2020/21 | 8.8 | 8.8 | 0 | 0 | 0.0% | |
| 2019/20 | 9.8 | 5.8 | 2 | 2 | 40.8% | |
| 2018/19 | 9.8 | 3.8 | 0 | 6 | 61.2% | |
| 2017/18 | 8.8 | 2.8 | 2 | 4 | 68.2% |
Teacher Sickness Absence
Staff Wellbeing — Sickness Data
Teacher absence due to illness
| Year | % Taking Absence | Avg Days (all teachers) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 40.0% | 1.9 |
| 2022/23 | 58.3% | 5.8 |
| 2021/22 | 58.3% | 2.5 |
| 2020/21 | 30.0% | 1.5 |
| 2018/19 | 30.8% | 0.6 |
| 2017/18 | 30.0% | 1.0 |
| 2016/17 | 40.0% | 0.9 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. Valley Invicta Primary School at Holborough Lakes's rate of 1.9 days per teacher is below average.