Workforce & Staffing
Staff composition, teacher turnover, retention, and sickness absence
Key Figures
15.8
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
20.8:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
1.3d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
20.8
15.8 FTE
2023/24
21.3
15.2 FTE
2022/23
22.1
15.2 FTE
2021/22
23.7
13.8 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 | 15.2 | 8.2 | 2 | 5 | 46.1% | |
| 2022/23 | 15.2 | 9.2 | 2 | 4 | 39.5% | |
| 2021/22 | 13.8 | 10.2 | 1 | 2.6 | 26.1% |
Teacher Sickness Absence
Staff Wellbeing — Sickness Data
Teacher absence due to illness
| Year | % Taking Absence | Avg Days (all teachers) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 44.4% | 1.3 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. Foxyards Primary School's rate of 1.3 days per teacher is below average.