Workforce & Staffing
Staff composition, teacher turnover, retention, and sickness absence
Key Figures
42.9
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
20.4:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
6.3d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
20.4
42.9 FTE
2023/24
23.1
38.2 FTE
2022/23
23.6
37.2 FTE
2021/22
24.9
35 FTE
2020/21
21.3
41.6 FTE
2019/20
20.7
41.8 FTE
2018/19
22.5
39.2 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 | 37.2 | 32.4 | 4.8 | 0 | 12.9% | |
| 2022/23 | 37.2 | 32.2 | 3 | 2 | 13.4% | |
| 2021/22 | 35 | 32 | 1 | 2 | 8.6% | |
| 2020/21 | 41.6 | 35.6 | 5 | 1 | 14.4% | |
| 2019/20 | 41.8 | 39.8 | 2 | 0 | 4.8% | |
| 2018/19 | 39.2 | 38.2 | 1 | 0 | 2.6% | |
| 2017/18 | 43.4 | 39.8 | 3.6 | 0 | 8.3% |
Teacher Sickness Absence
Staff Wellbeing — Sickness Data
Teacher absence due to illness
| Year | % Taking Absence | Avg Days (all teachers) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 66.0% | 6.3 |
| 2022/23 | 85.7% | 5.1 |
| 2021/22 | 87.8% | 10.8 |
| 2020/21 | 68.9% | 8.3 |
| 2018/19 | 82.9% | 6.6 |
| 2017/18 | 69.0% | 3.2 |
| 2016/17 | 68.3% | 4.8 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. Ward End Primary School's rate of 6.3 days per teacher is above average.