Workforce & Staffing
Staff composition, teacher turnover, retention, and sickness absence
Key Figures
16.8
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
22.1:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
2.3d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
22.1
16.8 FTE
2023/24
18.9
18.6 FTE
2022/23
19.3
18.6 FTE
2021/22
19.9
19.4 FTE
2020/21
16.7
25.8 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 | 18.6 | 11 | 4.6 | 3 | 40.9% | |
| 2022/23 | 18.6 | 12.6 | 2 | 4 | 32.3% | |
| 2021/22 | 19.4 | 11.6 | 4.2 | 3.6 | 40.2% | |
| 2020/21 | 25.8 | 13.8 | 8 | 4 | 46.5% |
Teacher Sickness Absence
Staff Wellbeing — Sickness Data
Teacher absence due to illness
| Year | % Taking Absence | Avg Days (all teachers) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 66.7% | 2.3 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. Delce Academy's rate of 2.3 days per teacher is below average.