Workforce & Staffing
Staff composition, teacher turnover, retention, and sickness absence
Key Figures
36.6
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
18.5:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
4d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
18.5
36.6 FTE
2023/24
18.5
34.49 FTE
2022/23
17.9
36.89 FTE
2021/22
18.0
33.89 FTE
2020/21
18.9
32.89 FTE
2019/20
17.2
34.84 FTE
2018/19
19.4
30.18 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 | 33.9 | 31.9 | 2 | 0 | 5.9% | |
| 2022/23 | 36.9 | 31.9 | 2 | 3 | 13.6% | |
| 2021/22 | 33.9 | 29.5 | 2.4 | 2 | 13.0% | |
| 2020/21 | 32.9 | 30.9 | 2 | 0 | 6.1% | |
| 2019/20 | 34.8 | 30.4 | 2.4 | 2 | 12.6% | |
| 2018/19 | 30.2 | 26.6 | 2 | 1.6 | 11.9% | |
| 2017/18 | 34.6 | 27 | 4.6 | 3 | 22.0% |
Teacher Sickness Absence
Staff Wellbeing — Sickness Data
Teacher absence due to illness
| Year | % Taking Absence | Avg Days (all teachers) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 76.2% | 4.0 |
| 2022/23 | 61.9% | 2.0 |
| 2021/22 | 45.0% | 1.9 |
| 2020/21 | 30.8% | 0.6 |
| 2018/19 | 38.1% | 2.2 |
| 2017/18 | 42.5% | 1.3 |
| 2016/17 | 39.1% | 2.0 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. Selborne Primary School's rate of 4 days per teacher is below average.