Workforce & Staffing
Staff composition, teacher turnover, retention, and sickness absence
Key Figures
81.6
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
21.0:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
10.2d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
21.0
81.6 FTE
2023/24
19.3
85 FTE
2022/23
19.0
82.6 FTE
2021/22
19.7
89.3 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 | 85 | 64.2 | 6 | 14.8 | 24.5% | |
| 2022/23 | 82.8 | 62.4 | 8.4 | 12 | 24.6% | |
| 2021/22 | 89.7 | 65.7 | 7.2 | 16.8 | 26.8% |
Teacher Sickness Absence
Staff Wellbeing — Sickness Data
Teacher absence due to illness
| Year | % Taking Absence | Avg Days (all teachers) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 70.7% | 10.2 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. Stantonbury School's rate of 10.2 days per teacher is above average.