Workforce & Staffing
Staff composition, teacher turnover, retention, and sickness absence
Key Figures
5.36
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
10.3:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
2.9d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
10.3
5.36 FTE
2023/24
8.9
6.44 FTE
2022/23
8.0
7.9 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 | 6.5 | 4.7 | 0.9 | 1 | 29.2% | |
| 2022/23 | 7.9 | 5.9 | 2 | 0 | 25.3% |
Teacher Sickness Absence
Staff Wellbeing — Sickness Data
Teacher absence due to illness
| Year | % Taking Absence | Avg Days (all teachers) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 57.1% | 2.9 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. Cold Aston Church of England Primary School's rate of 2.9 days per teacher is below average.