Workforce & Staffing
Staff composition, teacher turnover, retention, and sickness absence
Key Figures
19.09
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
21.2:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
8.3d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
21.2
19.09 FTE
2023/24
22.2
18.6 FTE
2022/23
20.9
20 FTE
2021/22
20.9
18.4 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 | 18.6 | 17.2 | 1.4 | 0 | 7.5% | |
| 2022/23 | 20 | 16 | 1 | 3 | 20.0% | |
| 2021/22 | 18.4 | 16.6 | 0.8 | 1 | 9.8% |
Teacher Sickness Absence
Staff Wellbeing — Sickness Data
Teacher absence due to illness
| Year | % Taking Absence | Avg Days (all teachers) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 50.0% | 8.3 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. Lightwoods Primary Academy's rate of 8.3 days per teacher is above average.