Workforce & Staffing
Staff composition, teacher turnover, retention, and sickness absence
Key Figures
47.8
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
16.5:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
6.8d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
16.5
47.8 FTE
2023/24
16.7
48.8 FTE
2022/23
14.5
57 FTE
2021/22
15.6
54.4 FTE
2020/21
16.0
56.2 FTE
2019/20
17.0
57.4 FTE
2018/19
17.2
63.8 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 | 49 | 24.8 | 8 | 16.2 | 49.4% | |
| 2022/23 | 57 | 38.6 | 6.4 | 12 | 32.3% | |
| 2021/22 | 53.4 | 43.4 | 6 | 4 | 18.7% | |
| 2020/21 | 56.6 | 35.6 | 9.2 | 11.8 | 37.1% | |
| 2019/20 | 57.4 | 32.2 | 8 | 17.2 | 43.9% | |
| 2018/19 | 63.8 | 35.2 | 11.6 | 17 | 44.8% | |
| 2017/18 | 72.5 | 55.8 | 9.1 | 7.6 | 23.0% |
Teacher Sickness Absence
Staff Wellbeing — Sickness Data
Teacher absence due to illness
| Year | % Taking Absence | Avg Days (all teachers) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 64.0% | 6.8 |
| 2022/23 | 68.8% | 7.2 |
| 2021/22 | 78.5% | 9.4 |
| 2020/21 | 56.5% | 4.9 |
| 2018/19 | 59.5% | 9.0 |
| 2017/18 | 65.0% | 5.2 |
| 2016/17 | 66.7% | 2.7 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. E-ACT Shenley Academy's rate of 6.8 days per teacher is above average.