Workforce & Staffing
Staff composition, teacher turnover, retention, and sickness absence
Key Figures
5.3
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
18.9:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
1.3d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
18.9
5.3 FTE
2023/24
20.0
5 FTE
2022/23
17.4
5.8 FTE
2021/22
21.9
4.8 FTE
2020/21
19.5
5.6 FTE
2019/20
18.8
5.64 FTE
2018/19
19.1
5.64 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 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 0 | 0 | 0.0% | |
| 2022/23 | 5.5 | 4.9 | 0.6 | 0 | 10.9% | |
| 2021/22 | 4.8 | 4.6 | 0 | 0.2 | 4.2% | |
| 2020/21 | 5.6 | 4.6 | 0 | 1 | 17.9% | |
| 2019/20 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 0 | 0 | 0.0% | |
| 2018/19 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 0 | 0 | 0.0% | |
| 2017/18 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 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 | 50.0% | 1.3 |
| 2022/23 | 75.0% | 1.9 |
| 2021/22 | 71.4% | 4.3 |
| 2020/21 | 50.0% | 6.9 |
| 2018/19 | 50.0% | 2.0 |
| 2017/18 | 75.0% | 8.9 |
| 2016/17 | 28.6% | 2.8 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. Birdlip Primary School's rate of 1.3 days per teacher is below average.