Workforce & Staffing
Staff composition, teacher turnover, retention, and sickness absence
Key Figures
2.56
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
11.3:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
3.4d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
11.3
2.56 FTE
2023/24
9.2
4.12 FTE
2022/23
8.0
4.97 FTE
2021/22
7.6
4.86 FTE
2020/21
8.3
4.8 FTE
2019/20
7.8
4.6 FTE
2018/19
6.4
4.5 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 | 4.5 | 1.5 | 1.2 | 1.8 | 66.7% | |
| 2022/23 | 4 | 2.6 | 1.1 | 0.3 | 35.0% | |
| 2021/22 | 5.1 | 2.9 | 1 | 1.2 | 43.1% | |
| 2020/21 | 4.2 | 3.2 | 0 | 1 | 23.8% | |
| 2019/20 | 4.8 | 3.6 | 0 | 1.2 | 25.0% | |
| 2018/19 | 4.7 | 3.7 | 1 | 0 | 21.3% | |
| 2017/18 | 3.5 | 2 | 0.5 | 1 | 42.9% |
Teacher Sickness Absence
Staff Wellbeing — Sickness Data
Teacher absence due to illness
| Year | % Taking Absence | Avg Days (all teachers) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 71.4% | 3.4 |
| 2022/23 | 42.9% | 1.1 |
| 2021/22 | 55.6% | 2.2 |
| 2020/21 | 25.0% | 0.6 |
| 2017/18 | 33.3% | 0.6 |
| 2016/17 | 55.6% | 0.8 |
| 2015/16 | 40.0% | 4.3 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. Loxley CofE Community Primary School's rate of 3.4 days per teacher is below average.