Workforce & Staffing
Staff composition, teacher turnover, retention, and sickness absence
Key Figures
12.67
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
7.4:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
9.2d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
7.4
12.67 FTE
2023/24
7.3
10.52 FTE
2022/23
9.3
6.84 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 | 10.5 | 7.5 | 3 | 0 | 28.6% | |
| 2022/23 | 6.8 | 1.9 | 4.9 | 0 | 72.1% |
Teacher Sickness Absence
Staff Wellbeing — Sickness Data
Teacher absence due to illness
| Year | % Taking Absence | Avg Days (all teachers) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 46.7% | 9.2 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. Will Adams Academy's rate of 9.2 days per teacher is above average.