Workforce & Staffing
Staff composition, teacher turnover, retention, and sickness absence
Key Figures
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Qualified Teachers (FTE)
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Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2023/24
44.3
5.4 FTE
2022/23
18.1
17 FTE
2021/22
22.0
13.39 FTE
2020/21
22.3
13.59 FTE
2019/20
24.0
13.6 FTE
2018/19
26.5
12.6 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 | 5.9 | 3 | 1 | 1.9 | 49.2% | |
| 2022/23 | 17 | 6 | 8 | 3 | 64.7% | |
| 2021/22 | 11 | 7.2 | 1 | 2.8 | 34.5% | |
| 2020/21 | 13.6 | 9 | 0 | 4.6 | 33.8% | |
| 2019/20 | 13.6 | 8.6 | 3 | 2 | 36.8% | |
| 2018/19 | 12.6 | 6.6 | 2 | 4 | 47.6% | |
| 2014/15 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 100.0% |
Teacher Sickness Absence
Staff Wellbeing — Sickness Data
Teacher absence due to illness
| Year | % Taking Absence | Avg Days (all teachers) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 50.0% | 1.0 |
| 2022/23 | 50.0% | 0.9 |
| 2020/21 | 46.7% | 3.2 |
| 2018/19 | 75.0% | 5.0 |
| 2017/18 | 50.0% | 1.9 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. Wellington Lions Primary Academy's rate of 1 days per teacher is below average.