Workforce & Staffing
Staff composition, teacher turnover, retention, and sickness absence
Key Figures
13.8
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
7.4:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
4.6d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
7.4
13.8 FTE
2023/24
7.3
13.9 FTE
2022/23
6.7
14.7 FTE
2021/22
6.9
16.2 FTE
2020/21
6.9
14.2 FTE
2019/20
7.3
12.8 FTE
2018/19
6.8
12.8 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 | 13.9 | 13.9 | 0 | 0 | 0.0% | |
| 2022/23 | 14.7 | 13.7 | 1 | 0 | 6.8% | |
| 2021/22 | 16.2 | 14.2 | 2 | 0 | 12.3% | |
| 2020/21 | 14.2 | 13.2 | 0 | 1 | 7.0% | |
| 2019/20 | 12.8 | 11.2 | 1.6 | 0 | 12.5% | |
| 2018/19 | 12.8 | 11.2 | 1.6 | 0 | 12.5% | |
| 2017/18 | 12.8 | 10.2 | 0.6 | 2 | 20.3% |
Teacher Sickness Absence
Staff Wellbeing — Sickness Data
Teacher absence due to illness
| Year | % Taking Absence | Avg Days (all teachers) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 69.2% | 4.6 |
| 2022/23 | 60.0% | 3.9 |
| 2021/22 | 55.6% | 9.3 |
| 2020/21 | 46.7% | 1.9 |
| 2018/19 | 47.1% | 5.0 |
| 2017/18 | 42.9% | 7.7 |
| 2016/17 | 50.0% | 5.3 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. Rachel Madocks School's rate of 4.6 days per teacher is above average.