Workforce & Staffing
Staff composition, teacher turnover, retention, and sickness absence
Key Figures
17.8
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
24.4:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
3.7d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
24.4
17.8 FTE
2023/24
22.4
20.2 FTE
2022/23
19.9
22 FTE
2021/22
21.2
20.4 FTE
2020/21
19.0
24 FTE
2019/20
23.7
18 FTE
2018/19
25.3
14 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 | 20.2 | 15.8 | 3.4 | 1 | 21.8% | |
| 2022/23 | 22 | 17.4 | 2 | 2.6 | 20.9% | |
| 2021/22 | 20.4 | 18.6 | 0.2 | 1.6 | 8.8% | |
| 2020/21 | 24 | 20.2 | 2.4 | 1.4 | 15.8% | |
| 2019/20 | 18 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0.0% | |
| 2018/19 | 14 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0.0% | |
| 2017/18 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 0 | 0 | 0.0% |
Teacher Sickness Absence
Staff Wellbeing — Sickness Data
Teacher absence due to illness
| Year | % Taking Absence | Avg Days (all teachers) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 56.0% | 3.7 |
| 2022/23 | 44.0% | 1.2 |
| 2021/22 | 48.0% | 0.9 |
| 2020/21 | 37.0% | 3.0 |
| 2018/19 | 42.1% | 5.1 |
| 2017/18 | 31.3% | 3.3 |
| 2016/17 | 7.1% | 0.1 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. Wouldham, All Saints Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School's rate of 3.7 days per teacher is below average.