Workforce & Staffing
Staff composition, teacher turnover, retention, and sickness absence
Key Figures
9.1
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
18.3:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
2.1d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
18.3
9.1 FTE
2023/24
20.5
8.5 FTE
2022/23
19.6
8.5 FTE
2021/22
19.4
8 FTE
2020/21
19.7
9 FTE
2019/20
20.1
9 FTE
2018/19
18.8
11 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 | 8.7 | 6.5 | 0 | 2.2 | 25.3% | |
| 2022/23 | 8.5 | 6.5 | 1 | 1 | 23.5% | |
| 2021/22 | 8 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 25.0% | |
| 2020/21 | 9 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 33.3% | |
| 2019/20 | 9 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 33.3% | |
| 2018/19 | 11 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 45.5% | |
| 2017/18 | 13.4 | 5 | 4 | 4.4 | 62.7% |
Teacher Sickness Absence
Staff Wellbeing — Sickness Data
Teacher absence due to illness
| Year | % Taking Absence | Avg Days (all teachers) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 41.7% | 2.1 |
| 2022/23 | 75.0% | 1.7 |
| 2021/22 | 70.0% | 4.5 |
| 2020/21 | 55.6% | 3.1 |
| 2018/19 | 46.7% | 14.1 |
| 2017/18 | 50.0% | 4.0 |
| 2016/17 | 50.0% | 4.7 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. St John's Church of England Primary School's rate of 2.1 days per teacher is below average.