Workforce & Staffing
Staff composition, teacher turnover, retention, and sickness absence
Key Figures
17.2
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
22.7:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
3d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
22.7
17.2 FTE
2023/24
26.4
15.48 FTE
2022/23
21.4
20.48 FTE
2021/22
24.0
17.68 FTE
2020/21
25.2
17.08 FTE
2019/20
23.7
18.28 FTE
2018/19
21.9
20.08 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 | 15.4 | 14.8 | 0 | 0.6 | 3.9% | |
| 2022/23 | 20.4 | 15.8 | 3.6 | 1 | 22.5% | |
| 2021/22 | 17.6 | 14.6 | 2 | 1 | 17.0% | |
| 2020/21 | 17 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0.0% | |
| 2019/20 | 18 | 17 | 1 | 0 | 5.6% | |
| 2018/19 | 19.8 | 18 | 1.8 | 0 | 9.1% | |
| 2017/18 | 15.2 | 12.2 | 2 | 1 | 19.7% |
Teacher Sickness Absence
Staff Wellbeing — Sickness Data
Teacher absence due to illness
| Year | % Taking Absence | Avg Days (all teachers) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 78.9% | 3.0 |
| 2022/23 | 81.8% | 2.3 |
| 2021/22 | 83.3% | 5.6 |
| 2020/21 | 68.4% | 2.0 |
| 2018/19 | 63.6% | 2.7 |
| 2017/18 | 65.2% | 5.0 |
| 2016/17 | 76.9% | 3.2 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. Wantage Church of England Primary School's rate of 3 days per teacher is below average.