Workforce & Staffing
Staff composition, teacher turnover, retention, and sickness absence
Key Figures
15.4
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
25.1:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
3.9d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
25.1
15.4 FTE
2023/24
26.8
14.8 FTE
2022/23
25.2
15.42 FTE
2021/22
28.4
16 FTE
2020/21
25.6
16.2 FTE
2019/20
23.0
16 FTE
2018/19
22.6
16.04 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 | 14.8 | 14.8 | 0 | 0 | 0.0% | |
| 2022/23 | 15 | 10 | 4 | 1 | 33.3% | |
| 2021/22 | 16 | 13 | 1 | 2 | 18.8% | |
| 2020/21 | 16.2 | 12 | 2 | 2.2 | 25.9% | |
| 2019/20 | 16 | 12 | 3 | 1 | 25.0% | |
| 2018/19 | 16 | 11.8 | 2.2 | 2 | 26.2% | |
| 2017/18 | 18.8 | 6.4 | 9.4 | 3 | 66.0% |
Teacher Sickness Absence
Staff Wellbeing — Sickness Data
Teacher absence due to illness
| Year | % Taking Absence | Avg Days (all teachers) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 86.7% | 3.9 |
| 2022/23 | 55.6% | 2.0 |
| 2021/22 | 75.0% | 4.0 |
| 2020/21 | 11.1% | 0.2 |
| 2018/19 | 47.4% | 1.3 |
| 2017/18 | 47.6% | 5.9 |
| 2016/17 | 63.6% | 3.8 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. Brampton Primary Academy's rate of 3.9 days per teacher is below average.