Workforce & Staffing
Staff composition, teacher turnover, retention, and sickness absence
Key Figures
29.8
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
5.6:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
8.2d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
5.6
29.8 FTE
2023/24
6.3
25.8 FTE
2022/23
5.8
26.8 FTE
2021/22
6.0
26.5 FTE
2020/21
5.7
22.7 FTE
2019/20
6.3
18.16 FTE
2018/19
6.5
17.5 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 | 25.8 | 23.8 | 1 | 1 | 7.8% | |
| 2022/23 | 26.8 | 24 | 1 | 1.8 | 10.4% | |
| 2021/22 | 26.5 | 23.6 | 1.9 | 1 | 10.9% | |
| 2020/21 | 22.7 | 21.9 | 0.8 | 0 | 3.5% | |
| 2019/20 | 18.2 | 16.8 | 1.4 | 0 | 7.7% | |
| 2018/19 | 17.5 | 10 | 5.5 | 2 | 42.9% | |
| 2017/18 | 17.4 | 13.4 | 2 | 2 | 23.0% |
Teacher Sickness Absence
Staff Wellbeing — Sickness Data
Teacher absence due to illness
| Year | % Taking Absence | Avg Days (all teachers) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 100.0% | 8.2 |
| 2022/23 | 85.7% | 9.6 |
| 2021/22 | 81.5% | 8.9 |
| 2020/21 | 70.8% | 7.6 |
| 2018/19 | 66.7% | 3.3 |
| 2017/18 | 57.1% | 4.9 |
| 2016/17 | 70.0% | 4.6 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. Ickburgh School's rate of 8.2 days per teacher is above average.