Workforce & Staffing
Staff composition, teacher turnover, retention, and sickness absence
Key Figures
10
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
17.3:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
5.5d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
17.3
10 FTE
2023/24
17.8
9.8 FTE
2022/23
19.9
9.2 FTE
2021/22
22.6
8.2 FTE
2020/21
22.7
8.4 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 | 9.8 | 7.8 | 0 | 2 | 20.4% | |
| 2022/23 | 9.2 | 8.2 | 1 | 0 | 10.9% | |
| 2021/22 | 8.2 | 5.6 | 1.6 | 1 | 31.7% | |
| 2020/21 | 8.4 | 7.4 | 1 | 0 | 11.9% |
Teacher Sickness Absence
Staff Wellbeing — Sickness Data
Teacher absence due to illness
| Year | % Taking Absence | Avg Days (all teachers) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 90.9% | 5.5 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. Charlbury Primary School's rate of 5.5 days per teacher is above average.