Workforce & Staffing
Staff composition, teacher turnover, retention, and sickness absence
Key Figures
22.2
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
5.1:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
6.2d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
5.1
22.2 FTE
2023/24
4.9
23.2 FTE
2022/23
5.1
20.6 FTE
2021/22
4.8
21.7 FTE
2020/21
3.6
21.32 FTE
2019/20
4.5
35.68 FTE
2018/19
5.5
35.7 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 | 23.2 | 20.8 | 0.4 | 2 | 10.3% | |
| 2022/23 | 20.6 | 19 | 1.6 | 0 | 7.8% | |
| 2021/22 | 21.7 | 18.7 | 3 | 0 | 13.8% | |
| 2020/21 | 21.3 | 19.7 | 0.6 | 1 | 7.5% | |
| 2019/20 | 34.7 | 19.9 | 11.8 | 3 | 42.7% | |
| 2018/19 | 35.7 | 30.7 | 3 | 2 | 14.0% | |
| 2017/18 | 30.6 | 23.6 | 6 | 1 | 22.9% |
Teacher Sickness Absence
Staff Wellbeing — Sickness Data
Teacher absence due to illness
| Year | % Taking Absence | Avg Days (all teachers) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 96.0% | 6.2 |
| 2022/23 | 81.5% | 6.6 |
| 2021/22 | 95.8% | 9.9 |
| 2020/21 | 48.1% | 1.9 |
| 2018/19 | 67.5% | 3.5 |
| 2017/18 | 76.7% | 7.6 |
| 2016/17 | 79.5% | 4.7 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. Enterprise Learning Alliance's rate of 6.2 days per teacher is above average.