Workforce & Staffing
Staff composition, teacher turnover, retention, and sickness absence
Key Figures
16.2
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
24.7:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
2.9d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
24.7
16.2 FTE
2023/24
27.9
15.8 FTE
2022/23
27.7
15.62 FTE
2021/22
27.2
15.62 FTE
2020/21
25.1
16.62 FTE
2019/20
25.9
16.62 FTE
2018/19
22.9
18.62 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 | 15.8 | 14.8 | 0 | 1 | 6.3% | |
| 2022/23 | 15.6 | 14.6 | 0 | 1 | 6.4% | |
| 2021/22 | 15.6 | 14.6 | 1 | 0 | 6.4% | |
| 2020/21 | 16.6 | 14.6 | 2 | 0 | 12.0% | |
| 2019/20 | 16.6 | 14.6 | 1 | 1 | 12.0% | |
| 2018/19 | 18.6 | 16.6 | 2 | 0 | 10.8% | |
| 2017/18 | 17 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0.0% |
Teacher Sickness Absence
Staff Wellbeing — Sickness Data
Teacher absence due to illness
| Year | % Taking Absence | Avg Days (all teachers) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 63.2% | 2.9 |
| 2022/23 | 47.1% | 2.5 |
| 2021/22 | 82.4% | 5.1 |
| 2020/21 | 47.4% | 4.0 |
| 2018/19 | 57.9% | 3.4 |
| 2017/18 | 52.6% | 1.4 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. Caldmore Primary Academy's rate of 2.9 days per teacher is below average.