Workforce & Staffing
Staff composition, teacher turnover, retention, and sickness absence
Key Figures
15.4
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
11.5:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
3d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
11.5
15.4 FTE
2023/24
13.2
13.4 FTE
2022/23
15.6
12.4 FTE
2021/22
17.4
11.4 FTE
2020/21
14.8
12.92 FTE
2019/20
14.7
12.92 FTE
2018/19
17.0
11 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 | 12.4 | 8.4 | 0 | 4 | 32.3% | |
| 2022/23 | 12.4 | 11.4 | 0 | 1 | 8.1% | |
| 2021/22 | 11.4 | 9.4 | 0 | 2 | 17.5% | |
| 2020/21 | 12.4 | 7.4 | 0 | 5 | 40.3% | |
| 2019/20 | 11.9 | 9.4 | 1 | 1.5 | 21.0% | |
| 2018/19 | 11.2 | 10.2 | 0 | 1 | 8.9% | |
| 2017/18 | 13.4 | 11.2 | 1.2 | 1 | 16.4% |
Teacher Sickness Absence
Staff Wellbeing — Sickness Data
Teacher absence due to illness
| Year | % Taking Absence | Avg Days (all teachers) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 40.0% | 3.0 |
| 2022/23 | 46.2% | 1.7 |
| 2021/22 | 73.3% | 7.2 |
| 2020/21 | 75.0% | 9.2 |
| 2018/19 | 13.3% | 0.1 |
| 2017/18 | 46.7% | 3.9 |
| 2016/17 | 36.8% | 2.9 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. Christ Church Church of England Primary School's rate of 3 days per teacher is below average.