Workforce & Staffing
Staff composition, teacher turnover, retention, and sickness absence
Key Figures
17.3
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
22.5:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
2.6d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
22.5
17.3 FTE
2023/24
22.8
17.4 FTE
2022/23
21.7
18.78 FTE
2021/22
23.7
17.4 FTE
2020/21
24.0
17.19 FTE
2019/20
23.7
17.59 FTE
2018/19
23.6
17.79 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 | 17.4 | 15.3 | 1.5 | 0.6 | 12.1% | |
| 2022/23 | 18.8 | 16.5 | 2.3 | 0 | 12.2% | |
| 2021/22 | 17.4 | 16.6 | 0 | 0.8 | 4.6% | |
| 2020/21 | 17.2 | 15.2 | 2 | 0 | 11.6% | |
| 2019/20 | 17.6 | 16 | 1.6 | 0 | 9.1% | |
| 2018/19 | 17.8 | 15.2 | 1.2 | 1.4 | 14.6% | |
| 2017/18 | 16.2 | 13.8 | 1.5 | 1 | 15.4% |
Teacher Sickness Absence
Staff Wellbeing — Sickness Data
Teacher absence due to illness
| Year | % Taking Absence | Avg Days (all teachers) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 72.2% | 2.6 |
| 2022/23 | 71.4% | 14.4 |
| 2021/22 | 47.6% | 4.3 |
| 2020/21 | 19.0% | 9.9 |
| 2018/19 | 37.5% | 3.4 |
| 2017/18 | 39.1% | 3.3 |
| 2016/17 | 54.5% | 7.6 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. Weeke Primary School's rate of 2.6 days per teacher is below average.