Workforce & Staffing
Staff composition, teacher turnover, retention, and sickness absence
Key Figures
13
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
5.0:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
8.7d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
5.0
13 FTE
2023/24
6.4
8 FTE
2022/23
3.8
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 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0.0% | |
| 2022/23 | 8 | 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 | 61.5% | 8.7 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. The Warwickshire Academy's rate of 8.7 days per teacher is above average.