Workforce & Staffing
Staff composition, teacher turnover, retention, and sickness absence
Key Figures
9
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
20.9:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
4d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
20.9
9 FTE
2023/24
22.6
8.9 FTE
2022/23
22.8
8.9 FTE
2021/22
23.4
8.81 FTE
2020/21
23.3
8.9 FTE
2019/20
23.0
8.9 FTE
2018/19
22.4
9.3 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 | 8.3 | 4.9 | 2 | 1.4 | 41.0% | |
| 2022/23 | 8.7 | 6.3 | 0.6 | 1.8 | 27.6% | |
| 2021/22 | 8.8 | 7.9 | 0.5 | 0.4 | 10.2% | |
| 2020/21 | 8.9 | 7.1 | 0.8 | 1 | 20.2% | |
| 2019/20 | 8.9 | 8.9 | 0 | 0 | 0.0% | |
| 2018/19 | 8.7 | 7.7 | 1 | 0 | 11.5% | |
| 2017/18 | 9.9 | 7.7 | 0 | 2.2 | 22.2% |
Teacher Sickness Absence
Staff Wellbeing — Sickness Data
Teacher absence due to illness
| Year | % Taking Absence | Avg Days (all teachers) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 45.5% | 4.0 |
| 2022/23 | 58.3% | 1.7 |
| 2021/22 | 90.9% | 6.9 |
| 2020/21 | 25.0% | 0.4 |
| 2018/19 | 58.3% | 2.1 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. North Hinksey Church of England Primary School's rate of 4 days per teacher is below average.