Workforce & Staffing
Staff composition, teacher turnover, retention, and sickness absence
Key Figures
8.6
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
19.4:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
9.2d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
19.4
8.6 FTE
2023/24
20.7
8.7 FTE
2022/23
21.4
8.94 FTE
2021/22
24.8
7.9 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 | 8.9 | 8.2 | 0.7 | 0 | 7.9% | |
| 2022/23 | 9.2 | 7 | 2.2 | 0 | 23.9% | |
| 2021/22 | 8.2 | 7.2 | 1 | 0 | 12.2% |
Teacher Sickness Absence
Staff Wellbeing — Sickness Data
Teacher absence due to illness
| Year | % Taking Absence | Avg Days (all teachers) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 38.5% | 9.2 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. Winterslow Church of England Primary School's rate of 9.2 days per teacher is above average.