Workforce & Staffing
Staff composition, teacher turnover, retention, and sickness absence
Key Figures
12.8
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
21.1:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
4.3d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
21.1
12.8 FTE
2023/24
19.8
13.6 FTE
2022/23
19.9
13.6 FTE
2021/22
21.4
12.4 FTE
2020/21
21.3
12.6 FTE
2019/20
20.7
13 FTE
2018/19
20.5
13.2 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 | 13.6 | 11.8 | 1.8 | 0 | 13.2% | |
| 2022/23 | 13.6 | 13.6 | 0 | 0 | 0.0% | |
| 2021/22 | 12.4 | 10.6 | 1 | 0.8 | 14.5% | |
| 2020/21 | 12.6 | 11.6 | 0 | 1 | 7.9% | |
| 2019/20 | 13 | 11.4 | 1.6 | 0 | 12.3% | |
| 2018/19 | 13.2 | 12.2 | 0 | 1 | 7.6% | |
| 2017/18 | 12.4 | 11.4 | 1 | 0 | 8.1% |
Teacher Sickness Absence
Staff Wellbeing — Sickness Data
Teacher absence due to illness
| Year | % Taking Absence | Avg Days (all teachers) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 63.6% | 4.3 |
| 2022/23 | 84.6% | 5.6 |
| 2021/22 | 63.6% | 8.0 |
| 2020/21 | 50.0% | 16.7 |
| 2018/19 | 50.0% | 2.1 |
| 2017/18 | 62.5% | 6.4 |
| 2016/17 | 60.0% | 4.8 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. Alumwell Infant School's rate of 4.3 days per teacher is below average.