Workforce & Staffing
Staff composition, teacher turnover, retention, and sickness absence
Key Figures
26.6
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
25.6:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
2.2d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
25.6
26.6 FTE
2023/24
22.9
28.4 FTE
2022/23
21.9
31.4 FTE
2021/22
19.6
33.9 FTE
2020/21
17.0
39.98 FTE
2019/20
18.8
39.9 FTE
2018/19
15.7
47.4 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 | 28.4 | 23.2 | 2.4 | 2.8 | 18.3% | |
| 2022/23 | 30.4 | 24.6 | 3 | 2.8 | 19.1% | |
| 2021/22 | 33.9 | 29.4 | 2.9 | 1.6 | 13.3% | |
| 2020/21 | 40 | 32 | 2 | 6 | 20.0% | |
| 2019/20 | 39.9 | 33.2 | 6.7 | 0 | 16.8% | |
| 2018/19 | 47.6 | 35.7 | 5.6 | 6.3 | 25.0% | |
| 2017/18 | 46 | 40.4 | 2.6 | 3 | 12.2% |
Teacher Sickness Absence
Staff Wellbeing — Sickness Data
Teacher absence due to illness
| Year | % Taking Absence | Avg Days (all teachers) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 53.3% | 2.2 |
| 2022/23 | 52.8% | 2.1 |
| 2021/22 | 21.6% | 0.6 |
| 2020/21 | 64.3% | 3.5 |
| 2018/19 | 63.5% | 2.5 |
| 2017/18 | 73.1% | 3.6 |
| 2016/17 | 73.2% | 2.8 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. Sheringham Primary School's rate of 2.2 days per teacher is below average.