Workforce & Staffing
Staff composition, teacher turnover, retention, and sickness absence
Key Figures
16.8
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
24.5:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
0.8d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
24.5
16.8 FTE
2023/24
23.4
17.8 FTE
2022/23
22.7
18.6 FTE
2021/22
22.6
18.2 FTE
2020/21
24.2
16.8 FTE
2019/20
24.7
16.8 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 | 17.6 | 16 | 1 | 0.6 | 9.1% | |
| 2022/23 | 18.4 | 16.4 | 1 | 1 | 10.9% | |
| 2021/22 | 18 | 14.2 | 1 | 2.8 | 21.1% | |
| 2020/21 | 16.6 | 15.6 | 1 | 0 | 6.0% | |
| 2019/20 | 16.6 | 16.6 | 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 | 31.8% | 0.8 |
| 2022/23 | 24.0% | 0.4 |
| 2021/22 | 90.9% | 6.4 |
| 2020/21 | 33.3% | 1.6 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. Bickley Primary School's rate of 0.8 days per teacher is below average.