Workforce & Staffing
Staff composition, teacher turnover, retention, and sickness absence
Key Figures
5.6
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
12.3:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
1.6d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
12.3
5.6 FTE
2023/24
15.4
5.6 FTE
2022/23
15.0
4.8 FTE
2021/22
19.0
5 FTE
2020/21
17.2
3.9 FTE
2019/20
17.4
3.8 FTE
2018/19
12.5
4 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 | 4.6 | 1 | 0 | 17.9% | |
| 2022/23 | 4.8 | 2.4 | 0.4 | 2 | 50.0% | |
| 2021/22 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0.0% | |
| 2020/21 | 3.9 | 2.9 | 0 | 1 | 25.6% | |
| 2019/20 | 3.8 | 3 | 0.8 | 0 | 21.1% | |
| 2018/19 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 25.0% | |
| 2017/18 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 25.0% |
Teacher Sickness Absence
Staff Wellbeing — Sickness Data
Teacher absence due to illness
| Year | % Taking Absence | Avg Days (all teachers) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 60.0% | 1.6 |
| 2022/23 | 83.3% | 2.8 |
| 2021/22 | 85.7% | 6.1 |
| 2018/19 | 16.7% | 0.2 |
| 2016/17 | 20.0% | 3.2 |
| 2015/16 | 44.4% | 0.7 |
| 2014/15 | 28.6% | 17.1 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. Marsh Baldon CofE Primary School's rate of 1.6 days per teacher is below average.