Workforce & Staffing
Staff composition, teacher turnover, retention, and sickness absence
Key Figures
49.3
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
15.6:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
6.4d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
15.6
49.3 FTE
2023/24
18.0
46.8 FTE
2022/23
16.9
45.2 FTE
2021/22
16.8
41.78 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 | 46.8 | 36.8 | 1 | 9 | 21.4% | |
| 2022/23 | 45.2 | 26.4 | 8 | 10.8 | 41.6% | |
| 2021/22 | 41.8 | 31.8 | 5 | 5 | 23.9% |
Teacher Sickness Absence
Staff Wellbeing — Sickness Data
Teacher absence due to illness
| Year | % Taking Absence | Avg Days (all teachers) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 78.2% | 6.4 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. Weston Secondary School's rate of 6.4 days per teacher is above average.