Workforce & Staffing
Staff composition, teacher turnover, retention, and sickness absence
Key Figures
38.72
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
19.9:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
6.8d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
19.9
38.72 FTE
2023/24
16.2
43.2 FTE
2022/23
15.1
43 FTE
2021/22
14.9
45.7 FTE
2020/21
15.4
43.95 FTE
2019/20
17.2
43.1 FTE
2018/19
17.4
43.1 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 | 42.4 | 32.7 | 2.5 | 7.2 | 22.9% | |
| 2022/23 | 43 | 36 | 5 | 2 | 16.3% | |
| 2021/22 | 45.7 | 38.7 | 2 | 5 | 15.3% | |
| 2020/21 | 44 | 40.7 | 3.3 | 0 | 7.5% | |
| 2019/20 | 43.1 | 42.1 | 1 | 0 | 2.3% | |
| 2018/19 | 43.1 | 36.1 | 4 | 3 | 16.2% | |
| 2017/18 | 45.1 | 35.1 | 6 | 4 | 22.2% |
Teacher Sickness Absence
Staff Wellbeing — Sickness Data
Teacher absence due to illness
| Year | % Taking Absence | Avg Days (all teachers) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 48.8% | 6.8 |
| 2022/23 | 46.5% | 3.6 |
| 2021/22 | 23.5% | 7.4 |
| 2020/21 | 25.5% | 2.7 |
| 2018/19 | 31.4% | 0.8 |
| 2017/18 | 60.4% | 2.3 |
| 2016/17 | 43.4% | 1.3 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. Fryent Primary School's rate of 6.8 days per teacher is above average.