Workforce & Staffing
Staff composition, teacher turnover, retention, and sickness absence
Key Figures
45.08
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
16.3:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
4.1d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
16.3
45.08 FTE
2023/24
16.8
47.74 FTE
2022/23
24.4
34.4 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 | 47.7 | 37.1 | 5.9 | 4.8 | 22.4% | |
| 2022/23 | 34.4 | 28.1 | 5.3 | 1 | 18.3% |
Teacher Sickness Absence
Staff Wellbeing — Sickness Data
Teacher absence due to illness
| Year | % Taking Absence | Avg Days (all teachers) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 85.7% | 4.1 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. Uplands Academy's rate of 4.1 days per teacher is below average.