Workforce & Staffing
Staff composition, teacher turnover, retention, and sickness absence
Key Figures
5.2
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
15.8:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
2.8d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
15.8
5.2 FTE
2023/24
15.6
5.2 FTE
2022/23
16.6
5.4 FTE
2021/22
19.2
4.8 FTE
2020/21
19.0
5 FTE
2019/20
19.2
5 FTE
2018/19
20.6
4.8 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 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 0 | 0 | 0.0% | |
| 2022/23 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 0 | 0 | 0.0% | |
| 2021/22 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 0 | 0 | 0.0% | |
| 2020/21 | 4.5 | 4 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 11.1% | |
| 2019/20 | 5.6 | 4.6 | 1 | 0 | 17.9% | |
| 2018/19 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 0 | 0 | 0.0% | |
| 2017/18 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 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% | 2.8 |
| 2022/23 | 83.3% | 1.7 |
| 2021/22 | 66.7% | 4.3 |
| 2020/21 | 25.0% | 1.4 |
| 2015/16 | 12.5% | 0.3 |
| 2014/15 | 42.9% | 0.8 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. Chacombe CEVA Primary Academy's rate of 2.8 days per teacher is below average.