Workforce & Staffing
Staff composition, teacher turnover, retention, and sickness absence
Key Figures
9.63
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
23.5:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
10.7d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
23.5
9.63 FTE
2023/24
21.0
11.5 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 | 11.5 | 7.6 | 3.9 | 0 | 33.9% |
Teacher Sickness Absence
Staff Wellbeing — Sickness Data
Teacher absence due to illness
| Year | % Taking Absence | Avg Days (all teachers) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 66.7% | 10.7 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. Coppice Academy's rate of 10.7 days per teacher is above average.