Workforce & Staffing
Staff composition, teacher turnover, retention, and sickness absence
Key Figures
7.4
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
18.9:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
3.9d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
18.9
7.4 FTE
2023/24
17.0
8.4 FTE
2022/23
18.4
8.48 FTE
2021/22
16.5
9.48 FTE
2020/21
21.3
8 FTE
2019/20
21.0
8.4 FTE
2018/19
20.8
8.52 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 | 8.4 | 7.4 | 1 | 0 | 11.9% | |
| 2022/23 | 8.5 | 7.5 | 0.6 | 0.4 | 11.8% | |
| 2021/22 | 9.5 | 5.5 | 3 | 1 | 42.1% | |
| 2020/21 | 8 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 12.5% | |
| 2019/20 | 8.4 | 7.4 | 1 | 0 | 11.9% | |
| 2018/19 | 8.5 | 6.5 | 0 | 2 | 23.5% | |
| 2017/18 | 10.4 | 8.4 | 2 | 0 | 19.2% |
Teacher Sickness Absence
Staff Wellbeing — Sickness Data
Teacher absence due to illness
| Year | % Taking Absence | Avg Days (all teachers) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 71.4% | 3.9 |
| 2022/23 | 75.0% | 2.3 |
| 2021/22 | 21.4% | 0.2 |
| 2020/21 | 36.4% | 2.1 |
| 2018/19 | 30.0% | 1.1 |
| 2017/18 | 36.4% | 0.6 |
| 2016/17 | 60.0% | 1.6 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. Westmeads Community Infant School's rate of 3.9 days per teacher is below average.