Workforce & Staffing
Staff composition, teacher turnover, retention, and sickness absence
Key Figures
44.8
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
19.7:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
4.9d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
19.7
44.8 FTE
2023/24
18.0
48.11 FTE
2022/23
19.4
46.21 FTE
2021/22
17.9
51.4 FTE
2020/21
16.6
57.6 FTE
2019/20
17.3
55.98 FTE
2018/19
18.0
54.69 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 | 48.1 | 42.1 | 5 | 1 | 12.5% | |
| 2022/23 | 46.2 | 44.7 | 1.5 | 0 | 3.2% | |
| 2021/22 | 51.4 | 44.5 | 3.9 | 3 | 13.4% | |
| 2020/21 | 57.6 | 48.8 | 6.8 | 2 | 15.3% | |
| 2019/20 | 56 | 52 | 3 | 1 | 7.1% | |
| 2018/19 | 53.9 | 47.7 | 4 | 2.2 | 11.5% | |
| 2017/18 | 54.2 | 44.3 | 6.7 | 3.2 | 18.3% |
Teacher Sickness Absence
Staff Wellbeing — Sickness Data
Teacher absence due to illness
| Year | % Taking Absence | Avg Days (all teachers) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 75.5% | 4.9 |
| 2022/23 | 78.4% | 3.9 |
| 2021/22 | 75.5% | 5.1 |
| 2020/21 | 76.3% | 9.4 |
| 2018/19 | 61.7% | 4.2 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. Curwen Primary School's rate of 4.9 days per teacher is above average.