Workforce & Staffing
Staff composition, teacher turnover, retention, and sickness absence
Key Figures
4.5
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
23.3:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
2.3d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
23.3
4.5 FTE
2023/24
22.2
4.7 FTE
2022/23
21.8
4.52 FTE
2021/22
20.1
4.46 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 | 4.7 | 3.7 | 0 | 1 | 21.3% | |
| 2022/23 | 4.5 | 3.7 | 0.8 | 0 | 17.8% | |
| 2021/22 | 3.7 | 3.7 | 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% | 2.3 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. Brailes Church of England Primary School's rate of 2.3 days per teacher is below average.