Workforce & Staffing
Staff composition, teacher turnover, retention, and sickness absence
Key Figures
12
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
18.8:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
1.8d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
18.8
12 FTE
2023/24
16.2
13.41 FTE
2022/23
16.4
13.2 FTE
2021/22
17.1
14.4 FTE
2020/21
15.8
14.51 FTE
2019/20
21.6
9.39 FTE
2018/19
14.5
13.84 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 | 13.4 | 11.2 | 1.2 | 1 | 16.4% | |
| 2022/23 | 13.2 | 11.2 | 0 | 2 | 15.2% | |
| 2021/22 | 14.4 | 11.2 | 2.2 | 1 | 22.2% | |
| 2020/21 | 14.9 | 12.4 | 0.2 | 2.3 | 16.8% | |
| 2019/20 | 9.6 | 7.8 | 1.8 | 0 | 18.8% | |
| 2018/19 | 13.2 | 10.2 | 3 | 0 | 22.7% |
Teacher Sickness Absence
Staff Wellbeing — Sickness Data
Teacher absence due to illness
| Year | % Taking Absence | Avg Days (all teachers) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 50.0% | 1.8 |
| 2022/23 | 30.8% | 1.0 |
| 2021/22 | 68.8% | 5.9 |
| 2020/21 | 22.2% | 0.8 |
| 2018/19 | 20.0% | 2.2 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. Garston Church of England Primary School's rate of 1.8 days per teacher is below average.