Workforce & Staffing
Staff composition, teacher turnover, retention, and sickness absence
Key Figures
17.4
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
22.6:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
5.8d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
22.6
17.4 FTE
2023/24
26.9
15.2 FTE
2022/23
25.0
17.3 FTE
2021/22
18.7
21.3 FTE
2020/21
21.8
19.3 FTE
2019/20
19.8
21.1 FTE
2018/19
17.8
24.03 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 | 15.2 | 11.4 | 3 | 0.8 | 25.0% | |
| 2022/23 | 17.3 | 7.2 | 9.1 | 1 | 58.4% | |
| 2021/22 | 21.3 | 17.3 | 2 | 2 | 18.8% | |
| 2020/21 | 19.3 | 16.7 | 1.6 | 1 | 13.5% | |
| 2019/20 | 20.9 | 18.9 | 1 | 1 | 9.6% | |
| 2018/19 | 23.8 | 18.2 | 4.6 | 1 | 23.5% | |
| 2017/18 | 22.7 | 19.7 | 3 | 0 | 13.2% |
Teacher Sickness Absence
Staff Wellbeing — Sickness Data
Teacher absence due to illness
| Year | % Taking Absence | Avg Days (all teachers) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 80.0% | 5.8 |
| 2022/23 | 76.2% | 15.4 |
| 2021/22 | 68.0% | 6.4 |
| 2020/21 | 48.0% | 4.2 |
| 2018/19 | 61.3% | 3.3 |
| 2017/18 | 44.4% | 9.3 |
| 2016/17 | 59.1% | 6.3 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. Albert Bradbeer Primary Academy's rate of 5.8 days per teacher is above average.