Workforce & Staffing
Staff composition, teacher turnover, retention, and sickness absence
Key Figures
25.4
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
17.6:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
8d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
17.6
25.4 FTE
2023/24
16.4
27.4 FTE
2022/23
18.7
24.02 FTE
2021/22
17.0
26.6 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 | 27.4 | 24.4 | 3 | 0 | 10.9% | |
| 2022/23 | 24 | 21 | 2 | 1 | 12.5% | |
| 2021/22 | 26.6 | 23.6 | 1 | 2 | 11.3% |
Teacher Sickness Absence
Staff Wellbeing — Sickness Data
Teacher absence due to illness
| Year | % Taking Absence | Avg Days (all teachers) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 59.3% | 8.0 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. Cyril Jackson Primary School's rate of 8 days per teacher is above average.