Workforce & Staffing
Staff composition, teacher turnover, retention, and sickness absence
Key Figures
13.2
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
18.5:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
5.3d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
18.5
13.2 FTE
2023/24
17.9
14.3 FTE
2022/23
19.6
13 FTE
2021/22
20.1
13.35 FTE
2020/21
23.1
12.4 FTE
2019/20
22.8
13.2 FTE
2018/19
20.0
14.2 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 | 14.3 | 10.8 | 2 | 1.5 | 24.5% | |
| 2022/23 | 13 | 11.8 | 1.2 | 0 | 9.2% | |
| 2021/22 | 13.8 | 12 | 1 | 0.8 | 13.0% | |
| 2020/21 | 12.8 | 10.8 | 2 | 0 | 15.6% | |
| 2019/20 | 13.6 | 12.8 | 0.8 | 0 | 5.9% | |
| 2018/19 | 13.8 | 10.8 | 1 | 2 | 21.7% | |
| 2017/18 | 16.8 | 11.8 | 2 | 3 | 29.8% |
Teacher Sickness Absence
Staff Wellbeing — Sickness Data
Teacher absence due to illness
| Year | % Taking Absence | Avg Days (all teachers) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 92.9% | 5.3 |
| 2022/23 | 84.6% | 4.3 |
| 2021/22 | 62.5% | 2.6 |
| 2020/21 | 68.8% | 4.1 |
| 2018/19 | 81.3% | 4.0 |
| 2017/18 | 77.8% | 2.8 |
| 2016/17 | 68.4% | 2.2 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. Lawdale Junior School's rate of 5.3 days per teacher is above average.