Workforce & Staffing
Staff composition, teacher turnover, retention, and sickness absence
Key Figures
8.4
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
24.8:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
0.5d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
24.8
8.4 FTE
2023/24
21.4
9.8 FTE
2022/23
22.8
9.2 FTE
2021/22
21.3
9.8 FTE
2020/21
22.9
9.2 FTE
2019/20
23.8
8.8 FTE
2018/19
23.2
9.05 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 | 9.8 | 8.6 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 12.2% | |
| 2022/23 | 9.2 | 7.2 | 2 | 0 | 21.7% | |
| 2021/22 | 9.8 | 9.2 | 0.6 | 0 | 6.1% | |
| 2020/21 | 9.2 | 8.2 | 0 | 1 | 10.9% | |
| 2019/20 | 8.8 | 8.6 | 0 | 0.2 | 2.3% | |
| 2018/19 | 8.6 | 7.6 | 0 | 1 | 11.6% | |
| 2017/18 | 9.1 | 4.4 | 1 | 3.7 | 51.6% |
Teacher Sickness Absence
Staff Wellbeing — Sickness Data
Teacher absence due to illness
| Year | % Taking Absence | Avg Days (all teachers) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 25.0% | 0.5 |
| 2022/23 | 54.5% | 3.0 |
| 2021/22 | 25.0% | 0.3 |
| 2020/21 | 25.0% | 1.8 |
| 2018/19 | 27.3% | 1.2 |
| 2017/18 | 38.5% | 2.2 |
| 2016/17 | 63.6% | 3.1 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. Warlingham Village Primary School's rate of 0.5 days per teacher is below average.