Workforce & Staffing
Staff composition, teacher turnover, retention, and sickness absence
Key Figures
7.23
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
23.9:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
1.9d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
23.9
7.23 FTE
2023/24
24.2
7.24 FTE
2022/23
19.4
8.18 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 | 7.2 | 6.2 | 1 | 0 | 13.9% | |
| 2022/23 | 8.2 | 6.2 | 2 | 0 | 24.4% |
Teacher Sickness Absence
Staff Wellbeing — Sickness Data
Teacher absence due to illness
| Year | % Taking Absence | Avg Days (all teachers) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 50.0% | 1.9 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. St James and Ebrington Church of England Primary School's rate of 1.9 days per teacher is below average.