Workforce & Staffing
Staff composition, teacher turnover, retention, and sickness absence
Key Figures
9.6
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
18.2:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
3.1d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
18.2
9.6 FTE
2023/24
19.3
9.6 FTE
2022/23
17.5
10.6 FTE
2021/22
18.8
10.2 FTE
2020/21
18.1
10.4 FTE
2019/20
18.0
10.4 FTE
2018/19
20.7
9.4 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 | 9.6 | 9.6 | 0 | 0 | 0.0% | |
| 2022/23 | 10.6 | 8 | 0.6 | 2 | 24.5% | |
| 2021/22 | 10.2 | 10.2 | 0 | 0 | 0.0% | |
| 2020/21 | 10.4 | 10.4 | 0 | 0 | 0.0% | |
| 2019/20 | 10.4 | 10.4 | 0 | 0 | 0.0% | |
| 2018/19 | 9.4 | 9.4 | 0 | 0 | 0.0% | |
| 2017/18 | 8.8 | 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 | 40.0% | 3.1 |
| 2022/23 | 41.7% | 1.2 |
| 2021/22 | 76.9% | 12.5 |
| 2018/19 | 16.7% | 12.3 |
| 2017/18 | 18.2% | 3.1 |
| 2016/17 | 27.3% | 2.2 |
| 2015/16 | 36.4% | 11.2 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. Waterside Primary School's rate of 3.1 days per teacher is below average.