Workforce & Staffing
Staff composition, teacher turnover, retention, and sickness absence
Key Figures
17.06
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
18.5:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
5.1d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
18.5
17.06 FTE
2023/24
18.5
16.06 FTE
2022/23
20.5
14.6 FTE
2021/22
24.8
13.2 FTE
2020/21
21.8
13.6 FTE
2019/20
22.6
13.6 FTE
2018/19
20.4
15.8 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 | 16.1 | 15.1 | 1 | 0 | 6.2% | |
| 2022/23 | 14.6 | 12.6 | 1 | 1 | 13.7% | |
| 2021/22 | 13.2 | 12.2 | 0 | 1 | 7.6% | |
| 2020/21 | 13.6 | 12.6 | 1 | 0 | 7.4% | |
| 2019/20 | 13.6 | 8.6 | 2 | 3 | 36.8% | |
| 2018/19 | 15.8 | 12 | 0.8 | 3 | 24.1% | |
| 2017/18 | 17.8 | 12.8 | 2 | 3 | 28.1% |
Teacher Sickness Absence
Staff Wellbeing — Sickness Data
Teacher absence due to illness
| Year | % Taking Absence | Avg Days (all teachers) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 50.0% | 5.1 |
| 2022/23 | 70.6% | 5.4 |
| 2021/22 | 43.8% | 1.8 |
| 2020/21 | 46.7% | 1.9 |
| 2018/19 | 40.0% | 1.6 |
| 2017/18 | 20.0% | 0.2 |
| 2016/17 | 36.8% | 5.3 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. Little Reddings Primary School's rate of 5.1 days per teacher is above average.