Workforce & Staffing
Staff composition, teacher turnover, retention, and sickness absence
Key Figures
19.6
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
19.4:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
10.5d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
19.4
19.6 FTE
2023/24
18.6
18.7 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 | 18.7 | 16.6 | 1.5 | 0.6 | 11.2% |
Teacher Sickness Absence
Staff Wellbeing — Sickness Data
Teacher absence due to illness
| Year | % Taking Absence | Avg Days (all teachers) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 81.0% | 10.5 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. Oaktree Nursery and Primary School's rate of 10.5 days per teacher is above average.