Workforce & Staffing
Staff composition, teacher turnover, retention, and sickness absence
Key Figures
39.86
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
22.7:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
7d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
22.7
39.86 FTE
2023/24
23.6
37.86 FTE
2022/23
22.1
39.6 FTE
2021/22
21.1
41.6 FTE
2020/21
20.6
43.6 FTE
2019/20
22.2
39.46 FTE
2018/19
23.4
37.26 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 | 37.9 | 34.9 | 2 | 1 | 7.9% | |
| 2022/23 | 39.6 | 31.6 | 5 | 3 | 20.2% | |
| 2021/22 | 41.6 | 29.6 | 11 | 1 | 28.8% | |
| 2020/21 | 43.6 | 39.6 | 3 | 1 | 9.2% | |
| 2019/20 | 39.5 | 34 | 2.5 | 3 | 13.9% | |
| 2018/19 | 37.3 | 28.5 | 5.8 | 3 | 23.6% | |
| 2017/18 | 39.3 | 30.3 | 7 | 2 | 22.9% |
Teacher Sickness Absence
Staff Wellbeing — Sickness Data
Teacher absence due to illness
| Year | % Taking Absence | Avg Days (all teachers) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 77.5% | 7.0 |
| 2022/23 | 64.1% | 3.8 |
| 2021/22 | 55.9% | 4.3 |
| 2020/21 | 51.2% | 4.9 |
| 2018/19 | 55.3% | 2.1 |
| 2017/18 | 17.4% | 1.0 |
| 2016/17 | 25.7% | 0.5 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. Christ the Saviour Church of England Primary School's rate of 7 days per teacher is above average.