Workforce & Staffing
Staff composition, teacher turnover, retention, and sickness absence
Key Figures
5.25
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
20.8:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
3.2d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
20.8
5.25 FTE
2023/24
15.7
6.12 FTE
2022/23
18.0
5.12 FTE
2021/22
16.4
4.88 FTE
2020/21
14.6
5.88 FTE
2019/20
23.1
4.02 FTE
2018/19
16.5
6.2 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 | 6.1 | 4.5 | 0 | 1.6 | 26.2% | |
| 2022/23 | 5.1 | 4.1 | 0 | 1 | 19.6% | |
| 2021/22 | 4.9 | 4.2 | 0.7 | 0 | 14.3% | |
| 2020/21 | 6.1 | 5.1 | 0 | 1 | 16.4% | |
| 2019/20 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 0 | 0 | 0.0% | |
| 2018/19 | 6.4 | 3.6 | 2.8 | 0 | 43.7% | |
| 2017/18 | 5.6 | 4.2 | 0.4 | 1 | 25.0% |
Teacher Sickness Absence
Staff Wellbeing — Sickness Data
Teacher absence due to illness
| Year | % Taking Absence | Avg Days (all teachers) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 30.0% | 3.2 |
| 2021/22 | 60.0% | 2.1 |
| 2018/19 | 20.0% | 2.2 |
| 2017/18 | 44.4% | 4.2 |
| 2016/17 | 14.3% | 2.1 |
| 2015/16 | 25.0% | 0.5 |
| 2014/15 | 40.0% | 2.4 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. Manuden Primary School's rate of 3.2 days per teacher is below average.