Workforce & Staffing
Staff composition, teacher turnover, retention, and sickness absence
Key Figures
11.58
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
20.2:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
3.1d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
20.2
11.58 FTE
2023/24
21.4
10.85 FTE
2022/23
19.1
12.22 FTE
2021/22
24.4
9.37 FTE
2020/21
22.2
10.74 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 | 11 | 8.2 | 0 | 2.8 | 25.5% | |
| 2022/23 | 11.6 | 8.5 | 1.2 | 2 | 27.6% | |
| 2021/22 | 9.4 | 8.4 | 0 | 1 | 10.6% | |
| 2020/21 | 10.8 | 8.8 | 1 | 1 | 18.5% |
Teacher Sickness Absence
Staff Wellbeing — Sickness Data
Teacher absence due to illness
| Year | % Taking Absence | Avg Days (all teachers) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 41.2% | 3.1 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. Polehampton Church of England Junior School's rate of 3.1 days per teacher is below average.