Workforce & Staffing
Staff composition, teacher turnover, retention, and sickness absence
Key Figures
10
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
22.8:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
10.7d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
22.8
10 FTE
2023/24
24.3
9.8 FTE
2022/23
21.5
11.8 FTE
2021/22
19.5
11.7 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 | 9.8 | 6.8 | 1 | 2 | 30.6% | |
| 2022/23 | 11.8 | 8 | 2.8 | 1 | 32.2% | |
| 2021/22 | 11.7 | 11 | 0.7 | 0 | 6.0% |
Teacher Sickness Absence
Staff Wellbeing — Sickness Data
Teacher absence due to illness
| Year | % Taking Absence | Avg Days (all teachers) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 66.7% | 10.7 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. Lillington Primary School's rate of 10.7 days per teacher is above average.