Workforce & Staffing
Staff composition, teacher turnover, retention, and sickness absence
Key Figures
7.4
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
26.5:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
3.7d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
26.5
7.4 FTE
2022/23
25.6
7.7 FTE
2021/22
22.2
8.7 FTE
2020/21
45.3
4.5 FTE
2019/20
31.5
6.5 FTE
2018/19
25.8
8.1 FTE
2017/18
26.5
7.9 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 | 3.7 | 3.7 | 0 | 0 | 0.0% | |
| 2022/23 | 7.7 | 3.7 | 3 | 1 | 51.9% | |
| 2021/22 | 8.7 | 5.7 | 0 | 3 | 34.5% | |
| 2020/21 | 4.5 | 2.5 | 0 | 2 | 44.4% | |
| 2019/20 | 6.5 | 4.5 | 2 | 0 | 30.8% | |
| 2018/19 | 8.1 | 6.1 | 1 | 1 | 24.7% | |
| 2017/18 | 6.9 | 4.3 | 2.6 | 0 | 37.7% |
Teacher Sickness Absence
Staff Wellbeing — Sickness Data
Teacher absence due to illness
| Year | % Taking Absence | Avg Days (all teachers) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 50.0% | 3.7 |
| 2022/23 | 37.5% | 4.4 |
| 2021/22 | 60.0% | 4.8 |
| 2020/21 | 60.0% | 4.5 |
| 2018/19 | 66.7% | 9.3 |
| 2017/18 | 54.5% | 1.8 |
| 2016/17 | 45.5% | 3.6 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. Fairway Primary Academy's rate of 3.7 days per teacher is below average.