Workforce & Staffing
Staff composition, teacher turnover, retention, and sickness absence
Key Figures
43.64
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
33.7:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
9.8d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
33.7
43.64 FTE
2023/24
19.5
44.7 FTE
2022/23
19.2
42.4 FTE
2021/22
21.4
36.02 FTE
2020/21
36.9
32 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 | 44.7 | 34.8 | 9.9 | 0 | 22.1% | |
| 2022/23 | 42.4 | 35.6 | 6.8 | 0 | 16.0% | |
| 2021/22 | 36.2 | 30.2 | 5 | 1 | 16.6% | |
| 2020/21 | 31.2 | 19.2 | 12 | 0 | 38.5% | |
| 2019/20 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 50.0% |
Teacher Sickness Absence
Staff Wellbeing — Sickness Data
Teacher absence due to illness
| Year | % Taking Absence | Avg Days (all teachers) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 87.2% | 9.8 |
| 2022/23 | 93.3% | 7.1 |
| 2021/22 | 83.3% | 6.1 |
| 2020/21 | 46.2% | 3.8 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. The London Screen Academy's rate of 9.8 days per teacher is above average.