Workforce & Staffing
Staff composition, teacher turnover, retention, and sickness absence
Key Figures
19.87
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
18.8:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
3.7d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
18.8
19.87 FTE
2023/24
19.3
20.27 FTE
2022/23
18.6
21.67 FTE
2021/22
19.7
20.21 FTE
2020/21
20.9
19.71 FTE
2019/20
20.6
20.71 FTE
2018/19
21.7
20.21 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 | 20.3 | 18.7 | 1.6 | 0 | 7.9% | |
| 2022/23 | 21.7 | 18.7 | 2 | 1 | 13.8% | |
| 2021/22 | 20.2 | 16.2 | 0 | 4 | 19.8% | |
| 2020/21 | 19.7 | 18.2 | 0.5 | 1 | 7.6% | |
| 2019/20 | 20.7 | 16.7 | 1 | 3 | 19.3% | |
| 2018/19 | 20.2 | 16.7 | 0.5 | 3 | 17.3% | |
| 2017/18 | 22.8 | 17.4 | 1.6 | 3.8 | 23.7% |
Teacher Sickness Absence
Staff Wellbeing — Sickness Data
Teacher absence due to illness
| Year | % Taking Absence | Avg Days (all teachers) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 83.3% | 3.7 |
| 2022/23 | 91.7% | 11.7 |
| 2021/22 | 87.0% | 6.3 |
| 2020/21 | 65.2% | 4.5 |
| 2018/19 | 76.0% | 4.6 |
| 2017/18 | 96.3% | 5.7 |
| 2016/17 | 82.8% | 4.1 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. Chase Side Primary School's rate of 3.7 days per teacher is below average.