Workforce & Staffing
Staff composition, teacher turnover, retention, and sickness absence
Key Figures
25.6
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
7.6:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
12.4d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
7.6
25.6 FTE
2023/24
8.4
18.6 FTE
2022/23
9.8
11.6 FTE
2021/22
8.7
10.6 FTE
2020/21
8.4
9.2 FTE
2019/20
7.2
10.6 FTE
2018/19
7.5
10.46 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 | 18.6 | 15.6 | 2 | 1 | 16.1% | |
| 2022/23 | 11.6 | 8.6 | 2 | 1 | 25.9% | |
| 2021/22 | 10.6 | 8.6 | 1 | 1 | 18.9% | |
| 2020/21 | 9.2 | 7.6 | 1.6 | 0 | 17.4% | |
| 2019/20 | 10.6 | 9.6 | 1 | 0 | 9.4% | |
| 2018/19 | 10.5 | 9.6 | 0.9 | 0 | 8.6% | |
| 2017/18 | 10.5 | 9.5 | 1 | 0 | 9.5% |
Teacher Sickness Absence
Staff Wellbeing — Sickness Data
Teacher absence due to illness
| Year | % Taking Absence | Avg Days (all teachers) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 75.0% | 12.4 |
| 2022/23 | 64.7% | 9.5 |
| 2021/22 | 77.8% | 23.7 |
| 2020/21 | 54.5% | 3.7 |
| 2018/19 | 58.3% | 19.0 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. Wightwick Hall School's rate of 12.4 days per teacher is above average.