Workforce & Staffing
Staff composition, teacher turnover, retention, and sickness absence
Key Figures
58.4
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
13.6:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
7.8d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
13.6
58.4 FTE
2023/24
15.9
52.4 FTE
2022/23
15.2
43.2 FTE
2021/22
16.1
30.4 FTE
2020/21
14.9
22.2 FTE
2019/20
13.1
13.4 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 | 52.4 | 47.4 | 2 | 3 | 9.5% | |
| 2022/23 | 43.4 | 33.6 | 6 | 3.8 | 22.6% | |
| 2021/22 | 30.4 | 25.4 | 3 | 2 | 16.4% | |
| 2020/21 | 22.2 | 21.2 | 1 | 0 | 4.5% | |
| 2019/20 | 13.2 | 13.2 | 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 | 84.7% | 7.8 |
| 2022/23 | 74.5% | 5.2 |
| 2021/22 | 40.5% | 1.6 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. West Bromwich Collegiate Academy's rate of 7.8 days per teacher is above average.