Workforce & Staffing
Staff composition, teacher turnover, retention, and sickness absence
Key Figures
9
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
19.3:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
7.5d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
19.3
9 FTE
2023/24
18.7
9.4 FTE
2022/23
21.0
8.4 FTE
2021/22
23.9
6.9 FTE
2020/21
25.7
6 FTE
2019/20
19.9
7.5 FTE
2018/19
24.2
6.4 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 | 9.4 | 8.4 | 1 | 0 | 10.6% | |
| 2022/23 | 8.4 | 8.4 | 0 | 0 | 0.0% | |
| 2021/22 | 6.9 | 6.9 | 0 | 0 | 0.0% | |
| 2020/21 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0.0% | |
| 2019/20 | 7 | 6.5 | 0 | 0.5 | 7.1% | |
| 2018/19 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 0 | 0 | 0.0% | |
| 2017/18 | 9 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 22.2% |
Teacher Sickness Absence
Staff Wellbeing — Sickness Data
Teacher absence due to illness
| Year | % Taking Absence | Avg Days (all teachers) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 90.0% | 7.5 |
| 2022/23 | 70.0% | 4.3 |
| 2021/22 | 66.7% | 3.0 |
| 2020/21 | 87.5% | 4.8 |
| 2018/19 | 44.4% | 7.6 |
| 2017/18 | 90.0% | 5.4 |
| 2016/17 | 45.5% | 1.4 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. Deepcar St John's Church of England Junior School's rate of 7.5 days per teacher is above average.