Workforce & Staffing
Staff composition, teacher turnover, retention, and sickness absence
Key Figures
7
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
13.9:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
6.9d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
13.9
7 FTE
2023/24
15.3
7 FTE
2022/23
15.1
7.99 FTE
2021/22
13.4
7.55 FTE
2020/21
17.7
5.81 FTE
2019/20
20.7
5.81 FTE
2018/19
17.8
6.81 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 | 7 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 14.3% | |
| 2022/23 | 8 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 25.0% | |
| 2021/22 | 7.7 | 6 | 1 | 0.8 | 23.4% | |
| 2020/21 | 5.8 | 4.3 | 0 | 1.5 | 25.9% | |
| 2019/20 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 0 | 0 | 0.0% | |
| 2018/19 | 6.8 | 5.3 | 0.5 | 1 | 22.1% | |
| 2017/18 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 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 | 100.0% | 6.9 |
| 2022/23 | 70.0% | 4.7 |
| 2021/22 | 70.0% | 3.0 |
| 2020/21 | 57.1% | 5.7 |
| 2018/19 | 44.4% | 0.7 |
| 2017/18 | 62.5% | 2.9 |
| 2016/17 | 55.6% | 1.8 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. Birchanger Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School's rate of 6.9 days per teacher is above average.