Workforce & Staffing
Staff composition, teacher turnover, retention, and sickness absence
Key Figures
17.59
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
24.2:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
7.6d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
24.2
17.59 FTE
2023/24
21.2
20.04 FTE
2022/23
21.8
19.25 FTE
2021/22
23.5
18.15 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 | 19.2 | 16.2 | 3 | 0 | 15.6% | |
| 2022/23 | 19.3 | 16.3 | 0 | 3 | 15.5% | |
| 2021/22 | 18.2 | 17.2 | 1 | 0 | 5.5% |
Teacher Sickness Absence
Staff Wellbeing — Sickness Data
Teacher absence due to illness
| Year | % Taking Absence | Avg Days (all teachers) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 66.7% | 7.6 |
| 2022/23 | 77.3% | 2.3 |
| 2021/22 | 85.7% | 6.9 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. Belmont Academy's rate of 7.6 days per teacher is above average.