Workforce & Staffing
Staff composition, teacher turnover, retention, and sickness absence
Key Figures
23.86
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
7.8:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
9d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
7.8
23.86 FTE
2023/24
6.7
25.36 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 | 25.4 | 20.9 | 3.4 | 1 | 17.3% |
Teacher Sickness Absence
Staff Wellbeing — Sickness Data
Teacher absence due to illness
| Year | % Taking Absence | Avg Days (all teachers) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 66.7% | 9.0 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. Tettenhall Wood School's rate of 9 days per teacher is above average.