Workforce & Staffing
Staff composition, teacher turnover, retention, and sickness absence
Key Figures
33.75
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
4.3:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
3d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
4.3
33.75 FTE
2023/24
5.5
27.95 FTE
2022/23
4.9
28.7 FTE
2021/22
3.8
26.8 FTE
2020/21
4.6
17.42 FTE
2019/20
4.6
15.52 FTE
2018/19
4.2
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 | 28 | 21.4 | 3.8 | 2.8 | 23.6% | |
| 2022/23 | 27.8 | 22.4 | 2.6 | 2.8 | 19.4% | |
| 2021/22 | 26.8 | 23.1 | 2.8 | 0.9 | 13.8% | |
| 2020/21 | 17.4 | 17.2 | 0.2 | 0 | 1.1% | |
| 2019/20 | 15.5 | 13.5 | 0 | 2 | 12.9% | |
| 2018/19 | 12.8 | 12.8 | 0 | 0 | 0.0% |
Teacher Sickness Absence
Staff Wellbeing — Sickness Data
Teacher absence due to illness
| Year | % Taking Absence | Avg Days (all teachers) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 59.4% | 3.0 |
| 2022/23 | 77.8% | 7.4 |
| 2021/22 | 64.3% | 5.4 |
| 2020/21 | 20.0% | 3.6 |
| 2018/19 | 35.7% | 6.4 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. Solihull Alternative Provision Academy's rate of 3 days per teacher is below average.