Workforce & Staffing
Staff composition, teacher turnover, retention, and sickness absence
Key Figures
3.6
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
19.7:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
1.8d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
19.7
3.6 FTE
2023/24
17.6
3.6 FTE
2022/23
16.4
3.6 FTE
2021/22
16.6
3.67 FTE
2020/21
11.7
4.87 FTE
2019/20
16.1
3.47 FTE
2018/19
9.4
4.67 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 | 3.6 | 2.6 | 0 | 1 | 27.8% | |
| 2022/23 | 3.6 | 3.6 | 0 | 0 | 0.0% | |
| 2021/22 | 3.7 | 1 | 0.7 | 2 | 73.0% | |
| 2020/21 | 4.3 | 2.7 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 37.2% | |
| 2019/20 | 3.5 | 2.5 | 0 | 1 | 28.6% | |
| 2018/19 | 4.7 | 3.7 | 0 | 1 | 21.3% |
Teacher Sickness Absence
Staff Wellbeing — Sickness Data
Teacher absence due to illness
| Year | % Taking Absence | Avg Days (all teachers) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 60.0% | 1.8 |
| 2018/19 | 60.0% | 4.5 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. Bretforton Village School's rate of 1.8 days per teacher is below average.