Workforce & Staffing
Staff composition, teacher turnover, retention, and sickness absence
Key Figures
51.6
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
16.1:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
6.8d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
16.1
51.6 FTE
2023/24
15.9
54.7 FTE
2022/23
17.8
52.6 FTE
2021/22
16.2
53.8 FTE
2020/21
17.0
48.3 FTE
2019/20
19.1
42 FTE
2018/19
16.8
49.3 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 | 54.7 | 47.9 | 3.8 | 3 | 12.4% | |
| 2022/23 | 52.6 | 39.4 | 7.2 | 6 | 25.1% | |
| 2021/22 | 53.8 | 43.2 | 5.6 | 5 | 19.7% | |
| 2020/21 | 48.3 | 43 | 3.3 | 2 | 11.0% | |
| 2019/20 | 42 | 35 | 6 | 1 | 16.7% | |
| 2018/19 | 49.3 | 32.8 | 9.5 | 7 | 33.5% |
Teacher Sickness Absence
Staff Wellbeing — Sickness Data
Teacher absence due to illness
| Year | % Taking Absence | Avg Days (all teachers) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 72.4% | 6.8 |
| 2022/23 | 73.8% | 13.6 |
| 2021/22 | 83.6% | 13.2 |
| 2020/21 | 39.6% | 7.3 |
| 2018/19 | 81.5% | 6.4 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. Goodwin Academy's rate of 6.8 days per teacher is above average.