Workforce & Staffing
Staff composition, teacher turnover, retention, and sickness absence
Key Figures
19.5
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
15.7:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
2.7d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
15.7
19.5 FTE
2023/24
12.4
11.8 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 | 10 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 10.0% |
Teacher Sickness Absence
Staff Wellbeing — Sickness Data
Teacher absence due to illness
| Year | % Taking Absence | Avg Days (all teachers) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 40.0% | 2.7 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. Shireland CBSO Academy's rate of 2.7 days per teacher is below average.