Workforce & Staffing
Staff composition, teacher turnover, retention, and sickness absence
Key Figures
5
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
3.3d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2023/24
21.6
10.3 FTE
2022/23
20.1
10 FTE
2021/22
41.5
4.8 FTE
2020/21
19.7
9 FTE
2019/20
18.0
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 | 9.8 | 2.6 | 4.4 | 2.8 | 73.5% | |
| 2022/23 | 10 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 20.0% | |
| 2021/22 | 3.2 | 1.2 | 2 | 0 | 62.5% | |
| 2020/21 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 77.8% | |
| 2019/20 | 8 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 12.5% |
Teacher Sickness Absence
Staff Wellbeing — Sickness Data
Teacher absence due to illness
| Year | % Taking Absence | Avg Days (all teachers) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 66.7% | 3.3 |
| 2022/23 | 75.0% | 4.5 |
| 2020/21 | 60.0% | 6.7 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. Wellington Eagles Primary Academy's rate of 3.3 days per teacher is below average.