Workforce & Staffing
Staff composition, teacher turnover, retention, and sickness absence
Key Figures
7.87
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
17.0:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
0.4d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
17.0
7.87 FTE
2023/24
17.9
5.21 FTE
2022/23
13.4
3.2 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 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 0 | 0 | 0.0% | |
| 2022/23 | 3.3 | 3.3 | 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 | 57.1% | 0.4 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. Abbey Farm Educate Together Primary's rate of 0.4 days per teacher is below average.