Workforce & Staffing
Staff composition, teacher turnover, retention, and sickness absence
Key Figures
9.36
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
24.1:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
4.8d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
24.1
9.36 FTE
2023/24
20.8
11.16 FTE
2022/23
23.6
9.8 FTE
2021/22
18.6
12.56 FTE
2020/21
20.0
11.56 FTE
2019/20
18.9
12.16 FTE
2018/19
26.8
9.72 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 | 9.7 | 7.1 | 0 | 2.6 | 26.8% | |
| 2022/23 | 8.4 | 6.8 | 0.6 | 1 | 19.0% | |
| 2021/22 | 12.5 | 6.4 | 2.3 | 3.8 | 48.8% | |
| 2020/21 | 11.5 | 10.5 | 0 | 1 | 8.7% | |
| 2019/20 | 11.7 | 10.1 | 1 | 0.6 | 13.7% | |
| 2018/19 | 9.9 | 6.7 | 1 | 2.2 | 32.3% | |
| 2017/18 | 12.1 | 9.1 | 1 | 2 | 24.8% |
Teacher Sickness Absence
Staff Wellbeing — Sickness Data
Teacher absence due to illness
| Year | % Taking Absence | Avg Days (all teachers) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 71.4% | 4.8 |
| 2022/23 | 72.7% | 2.1 |
| 2021/22 | 73.3% | 3.9 |
| 2020/21 | 56.3% | 3.8 |
| 2018/19 | 66.7% | 1.3 |
| 2017/18 | 80.0% | 5.2 |
| 2016/17 | 75.0% | 6.0 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. Oxford Road Community School's rate of 4.8 days per teacher is above average.