Workforce & Staffing
Staff composition, teacher turnover, retention, and sickness absence
Key Figures
3.8
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
13.4:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
35.1d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
13.4
3.8 FTE
2023/24
12.0
5.57 FTE
2022/23
17.0
4.88 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 | 5.6 | 1.7 | 3.9 | 0 | 69.6% | |
| 2022/23 | 4.9 | 4 | 0 | 0.9 | 18.4% |
Teacher Sickness Absence
Staff Wellbeing — Sickness Data
Teacher absence due to illness
| Year | % Taking Absence | Avg Days (all teachers) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 71.4% | 35.1 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. Longborough Church of England Primary School's rate of 35.1 days per teacher is above average.