Workforce & Staffing
Staff composition, teacher turnover, retention, and sickness absence
Key Figures
57.34
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
14.3:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
7.5d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
14.3
57.34 FTE
2023/24
21.9
34.34 FTE
2022/23
21.5
31.54 FTE
2021/22
17.1
35.82 FTE
2020/21
21.1
27 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 | 34.3 | 30.3 | 1 | 3 | 11.7% | |
| 2022/23 | 31.5 | 26.5 | 5 | 0 | 15.9% | |
| 2021/22 | 35.8 | 27 | 4 | 4.8 | 24.6% | |
| 2020/21 | 27 | 22.4 | 3.6 | 1 | 17.0% |
Teacher Sickness Absence
Staff Wellbeing — Sickness Data
Teacher absence due to illness
| Year | % Taking Absence | Avg Days (all teachers) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 82.4% | 7.5 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. The Turing School's rate of 7.5 days per teacher is above average.