Workforce & Staffing
Staff composition, teacher turnover, retention, and sickness absence
Key Figures
31.8
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
17.6:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
6.6d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
17.6
31.8 FTE
2023/24
15.0
39.9 FTE
2022/23
16.2
41.5 FTE
2021/22
16.0
39.4 FTE
2020/21
15.8
41.2 FTE
2019/20
15.4
39.8 FTE
2018/19
16.4
38.6 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 | 39.9 | 30.8 | 4.2 | 4.9 | 22.8% | |
| 2022/23 | 41.5 | 33.9 | 2.6 | 5 | 18.3% | |
| 2021/22 | 39.4 | 33.2 | 5.2 | 1 | 15.7% | |
| 2020/21 | 41.2 | 32.8 | 7.4 | 1 | 20.4% | |
| 2019/20 | 39.8 | 33.8 | 4 | 2 | 15.1% | |
| 2018/19 | 38.6 | 34.8 | 1.8 | 2 | 9.8% | |
| 2017/18 | 38.9 | 33.6 | 4.3 | 1 | 13.6% |
Teacher Sickness Absence
Staff Wellbeing — Sickness Data
Teacher absence due to illness
| Year | % Taking Absence | Avg Days (all teachers) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 72.1% | 6.6 |
| 2022/23 | 75.5% | 7.2 |
| 2021/22 | 88.6% | 15.6 |
| 2020/21 | 71.7% | 13.2 |
| 2018/19 | 73.9% | 5.5 |
| 2017/18 | 81.4% | 8.6 |
| 2016/17 | 73.1% | 4.7 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. Applemore College's rate of 6.6 days per teacher is above average.