Workforce & Staffing
Staff composition, teacher turnover, retention, and sickness absence
Key Figures
11.5
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
19.6:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
1.4d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
19.6
11.5 FTE
2023/24
17.0
12.49 FTE
2022/23
18.3
11.47 FTE
2021/22
20.0
10.2 FTE
2020/21
21.4
9 FTE
2019/20
21.3
9 FTE
2018/19
21.0
9.15 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 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 0 | 0 | 0.0% | |
| 2022/23 | 11.5 | 9.5 | 2 | 0 | 17.4% | |
| 2021/22 | 10.2 | 8.2 | 1 | 1 | 19.6% | |
| 2020/21 | 9 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 11.1% | |
| 2019/20 | 9 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 11.1% | |
| 2018/19 | 9.2 | 7.8 | 0.4 | 1 | 15.2% | |
| 2017/18 | 9.9 | 9.2 | 0.7 | 0 | 7.1% |
Teacher Sickness Absence
Staff Wellbeing — Sickness Data
Teacher absence due to illness
| Year | % Taking Absence | Avg Days (all teachers) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 38.5% | 1.4 |
| 2022/23 | 63.6% | 4.3 |
| 2021/22 | 75.0% | 11.0 |
| 2020/21 | 22.2% | 0.3 |
| 2018/19 | 30.0% | 0.4 |
| 2017/18 | 40.0% | 4.1 |
| 2016/17 | 30.8% | 4.1 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. Whitstable and Seasalter Endowed Church of England Junior School's rate of 1.4 days per teacher is below average.