Workforce & Staffing
Staff composition, teacher turnover, retention, and sickness absence
Key Figures
92.3
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
16.8:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
6.1d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
16.8
92.3 FTE
2023/24
15.9
94.6 FTE
2022/23
17.2
88 FTE
2021/22
18.8
78.4 FTE
2020/21
18.2
78 FTE
2019/20
21.3
62.8 FTE
2018/19
18.6
68.4 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 | 94.6 | 78.6 | 11 | 5 | 16.9% | |
| 2022/23 | 88.1 | 76.7 | 9.4 | 2 | 12.9% | |
| 2021/22 | 78.4 | 66.4 | 5 | 7 | 15.3% | |
| 2020/21 | 78.1 | 74.5 | 2.8 | 0.8 | 4.6% | |
| 2019/20 | 61.8 | 55.8 | 2 | 4 | 9.7% | |
| 2018/19 | 67.4 | 60.8 | 4.6 | 2 | 9.8% | |
| 2017/18 | 70.8 | 52.6 | 9.6 | 8.6 | 25.7% |
Teacher Sickness Absence
Staff Wellbeing — Sickness Data
Teacher absence due to illness
| Year | % Taking Absence | Avg Days (all teachers) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 66.0% | 6.1 |
| 2022/23 | 67.7% | 6.2 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. Carr Manor Community School's rate of 6.1 days per teacher is above average.