Workforce & Staffing
Staff composition, teacher turnover, retention, and sickness absence
Key Figures
7.6
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
20.1:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
9.9d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
20.1
7.6 FTE
2023/24
24.2
6.4 FTE
2022/23
20.4
8 FTE
2021/22
16.4
9.6 FTE
2020/21
22.8
8 FTE
2019/20
24.5
8 FTE
2018/19
21.8
9.04 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 | 6.4 | 4.4 | 0 | 2 | 31.2% | |
| 2022/23 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 37.5% | |
| 2021/22 | 9.6 | 8.6 | 1 | 0 | 10.4% | |
| 2020/21 | 8 | 6.4 | 1.6 | 0 | 20.0% | |
| 2019/20 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0.0% | |
| 2018/19 | 9 | 8.2 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 8.9% | |
| 2017/18 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0.0% |
Teacher Sickness Absence
Staff Wellbeing — Sickness Data
Teacher absence due to illness
| Year | % Taking Absence | Avg Days (all teachers) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 50.0% | 9.9 |
| 2022/23 | 75.0% | 28.0 |
| 2021/22 | 80.0% | 6.1 |
| 2020/21 | 81.8% | 13.3 |
| 2018/19 | 18.2% | 2.4 |
| 2017/18 | 60.0% | 1.3 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. Kidmore End Church of England Primary School's rate of 9.9 days per teacher is above average.