Workforce & Staffing
Staff composition, teacher turnover, retention, and sickness absence
Key Figures
28.56
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
7.8:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
3.3d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
7.8
28.56 FTE
2023/24
9.4
24.19 FTE
2022/23
8.2
25 FTE
2021/22
9.0
22.8 FTE
2020/21
8.3
22.8 FTE
2019/20
7.3
26 FTE
2018/19
7.5
21 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 | 23.2 | 21.8 | 1.4 | 0 | 6.0% | |
| 2022/23 | 25 | 19 | 1 | 5 | 24.0% | |
| 2021/22 | 22.8 | 14 | 5.8 | 3 | 38.6% | |
| 2020/21 | 22.8 | 17.8 | 3 | 2 | 21.9% | |
| 2019/20 | 26 | 19 | 6 | 1 | 26.9% | |
| 2018/19 | 21 | 16 | 4 | 1 | 23.8% | |
| 2017/18 | 20 | 12 | 4 | 4 | 40.0% |
Teacher Sickness Absence
Staff Wellbeing — Sickness Data
Teacher absence due to illness
| Year | % Taking Absence | Avg Days (all teachers) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 74.1% | 3.3 |
| 2022/23 | 74.1% | 4.8 |
| 2021/22 | 88.9% | 13.0 |
| 2020/21 | 92.0% | 9.1 |
| 2018/19 | 88.0% | 8.1 |
| 2017/18 | 95.7% | 12.5 |
| 2016/17 | 75.0% | 6.4 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. The Valley School's rate of 3.3 days per teacher is below average.