Workforce & Staffing
Staff composition, teacher turnover, retention, and sickness absence
Key Figures
26.5
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
6.8:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
11.9d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
6.8
26.5 FTE
2023/24
6.7
28.7 FTE
2022/23
7.3
25.5 FTE
2021/22
7.4
25.2 FTE
2020/21
7.4
24.4 FTE
2019/20
7.9
21 FTE
2018/19
5.4
29.3 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 | 28.7 | 26.7 | 2 | 0 | 7.0% | |
| 2022/23 | 25.5 | 22.7 | 2.8 | 0 | 11.0% | |
| 2021/22 | 25.2 | 22 | 3.2 | 0 | 12.7% | |
| 2020/21 | 24.4 | 22.4 | 2 | 0 | 8.2% | |
| 2019/20 | 21 | 19 | 1 | 1 | 9.5% | |
| 2018/19 | 29.3 | 21.5 | 6.8 | 1 | 26.6% | |
| 2017/18 | 18.8 | 16.2 | 1.6 | 1 | 13.8% |
Teacher Sickness Absence
Staff Wellbeing — Sickness Data
Teacher absence due to illness
| Year | % Taking Absence | Avg Days (all teachers) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 86.2% | 11.9 |
| 2022/23 | 87.1% | 9.4 |
| 2021/22 | 90.0% | 12.6 |
| 2020/21 | 72.4% | 7.9 |
| 2018/19 | 68.8% | 5.2 |
| 2017/18 | 58.1% | 6.6 |
| 2016/17 | 56.0% | 4.3 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. Oak Lodge School's rate of 11.9 days per teacher is above average.