Workforce & Staffing
Staff composition, teacher turnover, retention, and sickness absence
Key Figures
19.77
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
18.5:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
2.2d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
18.5
19.77 FTE
2023/24
18.3
20.43 FTE
2022/23
16.5
22.59 FTE
2021/22
17.5
22.39 FTE
2020/21
17.4
23.79 FTE
2019/20
19.6
23.69 FTE
2018/19
17.7
27.57 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 | 19.8 | 18.6 | 1.2 | 0 | 6.1% | |
| 2022/23 | 22.4 | 17.4 | 2 | 3 | 22.3% | |
| 2021/22 | 23.4 | 22.4 | 0 | 1 | 4.3% | |
| 2020/21 | 23.4 | 22.4 | 0 | 1 | 4.3% | |
| 2019/20 | 22.4 | 19 | 1.4 | 2 | 15.2% | |
| 2018/19 | 26.4 | 22.4 | 1 | 3 | 15.2% | |
| 2017/18 | 25.4 | 23.4 | 1 | 1 | 7.9% |
Teacher Sickness Absence
Staff Wellbeing — Sickness Data
Teacher absence due to illness
| Year | % Taking Absence | Avg Days (all teachers) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 72.7% | 2.2 |
| 2022/23 | 70.8% | 10.3 |
| 2021/22 | 69.2% | 5.3 |
| 2020/21 | 33.3% | 1.6 |
| 2018/19 | 61.3% | 1.5 |
| 2017/18 | 64.3% | 5.0 |
| 2016/17 | 63.0% | 3.7 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. Elfrida Primary School's rate of 2.2 days per teacher is below average.