Workforce
Staff structure, pupil-teacher ratios, and workforce trends
Key Figures
13.4
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
20.4:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
3d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
20.4
13.4 FTE
2023/24
17.4
16.03 FTE
2022/23
19.6
14.78 FTE
2021/22
18.6
15.18 FTE
2020/21
20.2
13.68 FTE
2019/20
18.3
13.82 FTE
2018/19
18.1
13.62 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 | 15.8 | 12.2 | 3.1 | 0.5 | 22.8% | |
| 2022/23 | 14.9 | 13.9 | 1 | 0 | 6.7% | |
| 2021/22 | 15.3 | 14.7 | 0 | 0.6 | 3.9% | |
| 2020/21 | 13.8 | 13.8 | 0 | 0 | 0.0% | |
| 2019/20 | 13.9 | 12.9 | 0 | 1 | 7.2% | |
| 2018/19 | 13.6 | 12.6 | 1 | 0 | 7.4% | |
| 2017/18 | 12.3 | 12.1 | 0.2 | 0 | 1.6% |
Teacher Sickness Absence
Staff Wellbeing — Sickness Data
Teacher absence due to illness
| Year | % Taking Absence | Avg Days (all teachers) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 54.5% | 3.0 |
| 2022/23 | 55.0% | 2.4 |
| 2021/22 | 78.9% | 5.9 |
| 2020/21 | 77.8% | 7.7 |
| 2018/19 | 56.3% | 2.3 |
| 2017/18 | 75.0% | 2.8 |
| 2016/17 | 64.7% | 3.8 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. Bourton-on-the-Water Primary School's rate of 3 days per teacher is below average.