Workforce & Staffing
Staff composition, teacher turnover, retention, and sickness absence
Key Figures
49.4
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
19.2:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
3d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
19.2
49.4 FTE
2023/24
18.2
52 FTE
2022/23
18.4
51.3 FTE
2021/22
16.4
54.3 FTE
2020/21
19.1
49.1 FTE
2019/20
18.4
52.5 FTE
2018/19
20.3
47.1 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 | 52 | 45.1 | 5 | 1.9 | 13.3% | |
| 2022/23 | 51.3 | 46.3 | 4 | 1 | 9.7% | |
| 2021/22 | 54.3 | 49.5 | 2.8 | 2 | 8.8% | |
| 2020/21 | 49.1 | 45.1 | 4 | 0 | 8.1% | |
| 2019/20 | 52.5 | 48.9 | 3.6 | 0 | 6.9% | |
| 2018/19 | 47.1 | 44.9 | 2.2 | 0 | 4.7% | |
| 2017/18 | 52.1 | 45.1 | 5 | 2 | 13.4% |
Teacher Sickness Absence
Staff Wellbeing — Sickness Data
Teacher absence due to illness
| Year | % Taking Absence | Avg Days (all teachers) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 57.1% | 3.0 |
| 2022/23 | 71.4% | 4.0 |
| 2021/22 | 85.7% | 8.1 |
| 2020/21 | 50.0% | 3.0 |
| 2018/19 | 60.8% | 6.4 |
| 2017/18 | 68.5% | 2.0 |
| 2016/17 | 54.4% | 2.4 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. Sandringham Primary School's rate of 3 days per teacher is below average.