Workforce & Staffing
Staff composition, teacher turnover, retention, and sickness absence
Key Figures
67.6
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
15.1:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
5.1d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
15.1
67.6 FTE
2023/24
14.1
71.6 FTE
2022/23
13.6
72.22 FTE
2021/22
13.3
75.02 FTE
2020/21
13.1
77.1 FTE
2019/20
12.1
81.7 FTE
2018/19
13.5
71.9 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 | 71.6 | 58.6 | 7.2 | 5.8 | 18.2% | |
| 2022/23 | 72.2 | 60.2 | 8.2 | 3.8 | 16.6% | |
| 2021/22 | 74 | 64 | 6 | 4 | 13.5% | |
| 2020/21 | 75.3 | 69.1 | 4.2 | 2 | 8.2% | |
| 2019/20 | 79.1 | 66.1 | 7.6 | 5.4 | 16.4% | |
| 2018/19 | 71.9 | 64.9 | 2 | 5 | 9.7% | |
| 2017/18 | 74.6 | 66.5 | 7.1 | 1 | 10.9% |
Teacher Sickness Absence
Staff Wellbeing — Sickness Data
Teacher absence due to illness
| Year | % Taking Absence | Avg Days (all teachers) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 77.0% | 5.1 |
| 2022/23 | 1.4% | 0.0 |
| 2021/22 | 85.9% | 9.0 |
| 2020/21 | 86.1% | 10.8 |
| 2018/19 | 70.0% | 5.1 |
| 2017/18 | 74.7% | 3.6 |
| 2016/17 | 67.1% | 5.4 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. Aston Manor Academy's rate of 5.1 days per teacher is above average.