Workforce & Staffing
Staff composition, teacher turnover, retention, and sickness absence
Key Figures
9.7
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
21.5:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
3.2d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
21.5
9.7 FTE
2023/24
27.5
9.09 FTE
2022/23
22.0
13.02 FTE
2021/22
19.5
16.68 FTE
2020/21
19.5
17.22 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 | 9.1 | 7.7 | 1 | 0.4 | 15.4% | |
| 2022/23 | 13 | 7.4 | 3.7 | 2 | 43.8% | |
| 2021/22 | 16.7 | 13.4 | 3.3 | 0 | 19.8% | |
| 2020/21 | 17.2 | 14.9 | 2.3 | 0 | 13.4% |
Teacher Sickness Absence
Staff Wellbeing — Sickness Data
Teacher absence due to illness
| Year | % Taking Absence | Avg Days (all teachers) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 66.7% | 3.2 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. Botley School's rate of 3.2 days per teacher is below average.