Workforce & Staffing
Staff composition, teacher turnover, retention, and sickness absence
Key Figures
14.2
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
21.8:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
4.2d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
21.8
14.2 FTE
2023/24
23.9
13 FTE
2022/23
22.2
14.2 FTE
2021/22
22.5
14 FTE
2020/21
23.8
13 FTE
2019/20
24.3
13 FTE
2018/19
20.9
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 | 13.4 | 11.6 | 1.8 | 0 | 13.4% | |
| 2022/23 | 13.8 | 12.8 | 0 | 1 | 7.2% | |
| 2021/22 | 14 | 12.2 | 1.8 | 0 | 12.9% | |
| 2020/21 | 13 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0.0% | |
| 2019/20 | 13 | 12.8 | 0.2 | 0 | 1.5% | |
| 2018/19 | 15 | 13.8 | 1.2 | 0 | 8.0% | |
| 2017/18 | 13.1 | 10.9 | 1.2 | 1 | 16.8% |
Teacher Sickness Absence
Staff Wellbeing — Sickness Data
Teacher absence due to illness
| Year | % Taking Absence | Avg Days (all teachers) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 75.0% | 4.2 |
| 2022/23 | 63.2% | 3.6 |
| 2021/22 | 88.2% | 6.4 |
| 2020/21 | 37.5% | 0.6 |
| 2018/19 | 52.6% | 3.6 |
| 2017/18 | 66.7% | 3.1 |
| 2016/17 | 38.9% | 1.1 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. Bidford-on-Avon CofE Primary School's rate of 4.2 days per teacher is below average.