Workforce & Staffing
Staff composition, teacher turnover, retention, and sickness absence
Key Figures
8.7
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
23.9:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
3.4d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
23.9
8.7 FTE
2023/24
21.1
9.9 FTE
2022/23
21.8
9.6 FTE
2021/22
21.9
9.6 FTE
2020/21
24.4
8.55 FTE
2019/20
26.3
7.96 FTE
2018/19
24.4
8.6 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 | 9.9 | 9.5 | 0.4 | 0 | 4.0% | |
| 2022/23 | 9.6 | 8.6 | 1 | 0 | 10.4% | |
| 2021/22 | 9.6 | 8.6 | 0 | 1 | 10.4% | |
| 2020/21 | 8.6 | 7 | 0 | 1.6 | 18.6% | |
| 2019/20 | 8 | 5.6 | 1.4 | 1 | 30.0% | |
| 2018/19 | 7.6 | 5.6 | 2 | 0 | 26.3% | |
| 2017/18 | 7.6 | 5.6 | 1 | 1 | 26.3% |
Teacher Sickness Absence
Staff Wellbeing — Sickness Data
Teacher absence due to illness
| Year | % Taking Absence | Avg Days (all teachers) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 66.7% | 3.4 |
| 2022/23 | 66.7% | 3.3 |
| 2021/22 | 41.7% | 2.6 |
| 2020/21 | 60.0% | 4.8 |
| 2018/19 | 40.0% | 1.4 |
| 2017/18 | 50.0% | 1.3 |
| 2016/17 | 25.0% | 0.5 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. Christ Church Church of England Primary School, Shooters Hill's rate of 3.4 days per teacher is below average.