Workforce & Staffing
Staff composition, teacher turnover, retention, and sickness absence
Key Figures
26.5
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
23.5:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
4.5d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
23.5
26.5 FTE
2023/24
26.9
23.3 FTE
2022/23
23.7
26.6 FTE
2020/21
27.5
22.83 FTE
2019/20
28.8
21.83 FTE
2018/19
36.0
17.4 FTE
2017/18
25.1
24.83 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 | 23.3 | 22.3 | 0 | 1 | 4.3% | |
| 2022/23 | 26.6 | 24 | 2.6 | 0 | 9.8% | |
| 2020/21 | 22.8 | 21.8 | 1 | 0 | 4.4% | |
| 2019/20 | 21.8 | 21.8 | 0 | 0 | 0.0% | |
| 2018/19 | 17.4 | 15.4 | 1 | 1 | 11.5% | |
| 2017/18 | 24.8 | 14 | 9.2 | 1.6 | 43.5% | |
| 2016/17 | 26.8 | 21.4 | 5.4 | 0 | 20.1% |
Teacher Sickness Absence
Staff Wellbeing — Sickness Data
Teacher absence due to illness
| Year | % Taking Absence | Avg Days (all teachers) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 73.3% | 4.5 |
| 2018/19 | 80.0% | 13.9 |
| 2017/18 | 75.0% | 15.6 |
| 2016/17 | 44.8% | 11.4 |
| 2015/16 | 71.9% | 5.1 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. Silverdale Primary Academy's rate of 4.5 days per teacher is above average.