Workforce & Staffing
Staff composition, teacher turnover, retention, and sickness absence
Key Figures
29.6
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
20.8:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
5.6d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
20.8
29.6 FTE
2023/24
22.1
28 FTE
2022/23
22.9
27 FTE
2021/22
23.8
27 FTE
2020/21
21.5
28.4 FTE
2019/20
21.5
29.4 FTE
2018/19
21.1
31 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 | 28 | 23 | 2 | 3 | 17.9% | |
| 2022/23 | 27 | 22 | 2 | 3 | 18.5% | |
| 2021/22 | 27 | 17 | 2 | 8 | 37.0% | |
| 2020/21 | 28.4 | 22.8 | 3 | 2.6 | 19.7% | |
| 2019/20 | 29.4 | 26.4 | 2 | 1 | 10.2% | |
| 2018/19 | 31 | 21.4 | 7.6 | 2 | 31.0% | |
| 2017/18 | 29.4 | 25.4 | 3 | 1 | 13.6% |
Teacher Sickness Absence
Staff Wellbeing — Sickness Data
Teacher absence due to illness
| Year | % Taking Absence | Avg Days (all teachers) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 83.9% | 5.6 |
| 2022/23 | 86.2% | 6.2 |
| 2021/22 | 64.1% | 3.5 |
| 2020/21 | 46.9% | 5.4 |
| 2018/19 | 55.0% | 6.0 |
| 2017/18 | 62.9% | 2.1 |
| 2016/17 | 75.8% | 9.2 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. Dallow Primary School's rate of 5.6 days per teacher is above average.