Workforce & Staffing
Staff composition, teacher turnover, retention, and sickness absence
Key Figures
6
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
15.5:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
1.5d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
15.5
6 FTE
2023/24
17.2
5 FTE
2022/23
17.6
5.4 FTE
2021/22
14.9
5.29 FTE
2020/21
15.4
5.33 FTE
2019/20
16.4
5.23 FTE
2018/19
18.1
5.03 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 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0.0% | |
| 2022/23 | 4.4 | 2 | 0.4 | 2 | 54.5% | |
| 2021/22 | 5.3 | 3.9 | 1.4 | 0 | 26.4% | |
| 2020/21 | 5.3 | 3.9 | 0.4 | 1 | 26.4% | |
| 2019/20 | 4.5 | 3.5 | 1 | 0 | 22.2% | |
| 2018/19 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 0 | 0 | 0.0% |
Teacher Sickness Absence
Staff Wellbeing — Sickness Data
Teacher absence due to illness
| Year | % Taking Absence | Avg Days (all teachers) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 60.0% | 1.5 |
| 2022/23 | 100.0% | 3.9 |
| 2021/22 | 100.0% | 7.1 |
| 2018/19 | 42.9% | 1.4 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. Siddington Church of England Primary School's rate of 1.5 days per teacher is below average.