Workforce & Staffing
Staff composition, teacher turnover, retention, and sickness absence
Key Figures
28.7
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
18.7:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
11.1d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
18.7
28.7 FTE
2023/24
20.4
29.3 FTE
2022/23
19.9
29.2 FTE
2021/22
18.0
31.2 FTE
2020/21
19.9
29.9 FTE
2019/20
17.9
32.8 FTE
2018/19
19.9
30.9 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 | 29.3 | 26.3 | 2 | 1 | 10.2% | |
| 2022/23 | 29.2 | 23.3 | 2.9 | 3 | 20.2% | |
| 2021/22 | 31.2 | 20.2 | 6 | 5 | 35.3% | |
| 2020/21 | 29.9 | 26.2 | 3.2 | 0.5 | 12.4% | |
| 2019/20 | 32.8 | 27.8 | 5 | 0 | 15.2% | |
| 2018/19 | 30.9 | 28.3 | 1.6 | 1 | 8.4% | |
| 2017/18 | 33.3 | 29.9 | 3.4 | 0 | 10.2% |
Teacher Sickness Absence
Staff Wellbeing — Sickness Data
Teacher absence due to illness
| Year | % Taking Absence | Avg Days (all teachers) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 77.4% | 11.1 |
| 2022/23 | 74.2% | 5.3 |
| 2021/22 | 75.0% | 6.8 |
| 2020/21 | 66.7% | 4.9 |
| 2018/19 | 58.3% | 9.5 |
| 2017/18 | 61.1% | 1.9 |
| 2016/17 | 54.8% | 3.3 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. Prince of Wales Primary School's rate of 11.1 days per teacher is above average.