Workforce & Staffing
Staff composition, teacher turnover, retention, and sickness absence
Key Figures
17.4
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
22.7:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
7d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
22.7
17.4 FTE
2023/24
22.5
17.4 FTE
2022/23
23.6
17.4 FTE
2021/22
21.5
18.06 FTE
2020/21
21.8
18.61 FTE
2019/20
23.5
18.5 FTE
2018/19
23.7
19.5 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 | 17.4 | 17.4 | 0 | 0 | 0.0% | |
| 2022/23 | 17.4 | 15.4 | 2 | 0 | 11.5% | |
| 2021/22 | 18.1 | 17.5 | 0.6 | 0 | 3.3% | |
| 2020/21 | 18.6 | 16.5 | 1.1 | 1 | 11.3% | |
| 2019/20 | 18.5 | 17.5 | 1 | 0 | 5.4% | |
| 2018/19 | 19.5 | 13.5 | 4 | 2 | 30.8% | |
| 2017/18 | 20.3 | 17.7 | 1.7 | 1 | 13.3% |
Teacher Sickness Absence
Staff Wellbeing — Sickness Data
Teacher absence due to illness
| Year | % Taking Absence | Avg Days (all teachers) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 78.9% | 7.0 |
| 2022/23 | 90.0% | 11.9 |
| 2021/22 | 95.0% | 10.4 |
| 2020/21 | 63.6% | 7.1 |
| 2018/19 | 82.6% | 11.0 |
| 2017/18 | 76.0% | 5.7 |
| 2016/17 | 80.0% | 11.8 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. Western Church of England Primary School's rate of 7 days per teacher is above average.