Workforce & Staffing
Staff composition, teacher turnover, retention, and sickness absence
Key Figures
17.62
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
20.9:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
3d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
20.9
17.62 FTE
2023/24
19.5
18.3 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 | 18.3 | 16.1 | 0 | 2.2 | 12.0% |
Teacher Sickness Absence
Staff Wellbeing — Sickness Data
Teacher absence due to illness
| Year | % Taking Absence | Avg Days (all teachers) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 50.0% | 3.0 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. Covingham Park Primary School's rate of 3 days per teacher is below average.