Workforce & Staffing
Staff composition, teacher turnover, retention, and sickness absence
Key Figures
59.14
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
21.2:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
7.9d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
21.2
59.14 FTE
2023/24
21.8
59.44 FTE
2022/23
18.6
63.33 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 | 59 | 36.8 | 13.8 | 8.4 | 37.6% | |
| 2022/23 | 63.3 | 37.8 | 8.5 | 17 | 40.3% |
Teacher Sickness Absence
Staff Wellbeing — Sickness Data
Teacher absence due to illness
| Year | % Taking Absence | Avg Days (all teachers) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 68.7% | 7.9 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. The Mandeville School's rate of 7.9 days per teacher is above average.