Workforce & Staffing
Staff composition, teacher turnover, retention, and sickness absence
Key Figures
30.7
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
22.4:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
2.5d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
22.4
30.7 FTE
2023/24
22.3
31.1 FTE
2022/23
24.0
29.67 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 | 31.1 | 27.7 | 1 | 2.4 | 10.9% | |
| 2022/23 | 29.7 | 27.1 | 2.6 | 0 | 8.8% |
Teacher Sickness Absence
Staff Wellbeing — Sickness Data
Teacher absence due to illness
| Year | % Taking Absence | Avg Days (all teachers) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 72.2% | 2.5 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. Blackwood School's rate of 2.5 days per teacher is below average.