Workforce
Staff structure, pupil-teacher ratios, and workforce trends
Key Figures
5.4
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
29.3:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
1.1d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
29.3
5.4 FTE
2023/24
28.3
5.2 FTE
2022/23
22.5
6 FTE
2021/22
23.8
6 FTE
2020/21
21.3
4.88 FTE
2019/20
20.3
4.88 FTE
2018/19
17.9
5.6 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 | 5.2 | 4.2 | 1 | 0 | 19.2% | |
| 2022/23 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 16.7% | |
| 2021/22 | 6 | 5.6 | 0.4 | 0 | 6.7% | |
| 2020/21 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 0 | 0 | 0.0% | |
| 2019/20 | 4.9 | 3.9 | 0 | 1 | 20.4% | |
| 2018/19 | 5.6 | 4.6 | 0 | 1 | 17.9% |
Teacher Sickness Absence
Staff Wellbeing — Sickness Data
Teacher absence due to illness
| Year | % Taking Absence | Avg Days (all teachers) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 42.9% | 1.1 |
| 2022/23 | 57.1% | 3.9 |
| 2021/22 | 71.4% | 3.1 |
| 2020/21 | 16.7% | 0.2 |
| 2018/19 | 33.3% | 3.5 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. Stockton Primary School's rate of 1.1 days per teacher is below average.