Workforce & Staffing
Staff composition, teacher turnover, retention, and sickness absence
Key Figures
6.5
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
17.3:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
0.5d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
17.3
6.5 FTE
2023/24
19.5
6.65 FTE
2022/23
18.9
6.6 FTE
2021/22
17.9
7.5 FTE
2020/21
18.9
7 FTE
2019/20
20.5
7.3 FTE
2018/19
19.4
7.3 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 | 6.7 | 4.8 | 0.9 | 1 | 28.4% | |
| 2022/23 | 6.6 | 5.6 | 1 | 0 | 15.2% | |
| 2021/22 | 7.8 | 4.2 | 1.6 | 2 | 46.2% | |
| 2020/21 | 7.3 | 6.3 | 1 | 0 | 13.7% | |
| 2019/20 | 7.3 | 6.3 | 1 | 0 | 13.7% | |
| 2018/19 | 7.3 | 7.3 | 0 | 0 | 0.0% | |
| 2017/18 | 6.8 | 4.2 | 2.6 | 0 | 38.2% |
Teacher Sickness Absence
Staff Wellbeing — Sickness Data
Teacher absence due to illness
| Year | % Taking Absence | Avg Days (all teachers) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 25.0% | 0.5 |
| 2022/23 | 55.6% | 0.8 |
| 2021/22 | 54.5% | 1.4 |
| 2020/21 | 36.4% | 1.4 |
| 2018/19 | 40.0% | 0.7 |
| 2017/18 | 10.0% | 0.1 |
| 2016/17 | 25.0% | 0.4 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. Standlake Church of England Primary School's rate of 0.5 days per teacher is below average.