Workforce & Staffing
Staff composition, teacher turnover, retention, and sickness absence
Key Figures
9.2
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
17.3:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
5.2d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
17.3
9.2 FTE
2023/24
19.4
8.61 FTE
2022/23
18.4
9.01 FTE
2021/22
20.8
8 FTE
2020/21
21.3
8 FTE
2019/20
20.9
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 | 8.6 | 4.2 | 1.4 | 3 | 51.2% | |
| 2022/23 | 9 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 22.2% | |
| 2021/22 | 8 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 25.0% | |
| 2020/21 | 8 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 25.0% | |
| 2019/20 | 8 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 12.5% |
Teacher Sickness Absence
Staff Wellbeing — Sickness Data
Teacher absence due to illness
| Year | % Taking Absence | Avg Days (all teachers) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 45.5% | 5.2 |
| 2022/23 | 36.4% | 1.5 |
| 2021/22 | 83.3% | 5.5 |
| 2020/21 | 66.7% | 1.0 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. Oakfield Academy's rate of 5.2 days per teacher is above average.