Workforce & Staffing
Staff composition, teacher turnover, retention, and sickness absence
Key Figures
10.7
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
20.8:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
1.8d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
20.8
10.7 FTE
2023/24
16.9
13.1 FTE
2022/23
19.2
11.9 FTE
2021/22
16.5
13.88 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 | 12.1 | 10 | 1 | 1.1 | 17.4% | |
| 2022/23 | 12.1 | 9.1 | 1.8 | 1.2 | 24.8% | |
| 2021/22 | 13.9 | 12 | 1.9 | 0 | 13.7% |
Teacher Sickness Absence
Staff Wellbeing — Sickness Data
Teacher absence due to illness
| Year | % Taking Absence | Avg Days (all teachers) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 33.3% | 1.8 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. Ferham Primary School's rate of 1.8 days per teacher is below average.