Workforce & Staffing
Staff composition, teacher turnover, retention, and sickness absence
Key Figures
58.36
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
19.5:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
4.8d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
19.5
58.36 FTE
2023/24
18.6
56.59 FTE
2022/23
17.0
60.01 FTE
2021/22
18.3
56 FTE
2020/21
18.3
55.78 FTE
2019/20
17.8
55.42 FTE
2018/19
17.6
56.37 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 | 56.6 | 45 | 4 | 7.6 | 20.5% | |
| 2022/23 | 60 | 48.7 | 8.3 | 3 | 18.8% | |
| 2021/22 | 56 | 42.4 | 8.6 | 5 | 24.3% | |
| 2020/21 | 55.8 | 49 | 5.8 | 1 | 12.2% | |
| 2019/20 | 55.4 | 45.2 | 3.8 | 6.4 | 18.4% | |
| 2018/19 | 56.4 | 49.4 | 4 | 3 | 12.4% | |
| 2017/18 | 58.8 | 49 | 5 | 4.8 | 16.7% |
Teacher Sickness Absence
Staff Wellbeing — Sickness Data
Teacher absence due to illness
| Year | % Taking Absence | Avg Days (all teachers) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 66.2% | 4.8 |
| 2022/23 | 71.2% | 3.8 |
| 2021/22 | 84.9% | 8.8 |
| 2020/21 | 73.1% | 9.7 |
| 2018/19 | 62.1% | 4.2 |
| 2017/18 | 61.8% | 3.0 |
| 2016/17 | 71.6% | 3.2 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. Willingdon Community School's rate of 4.8 days per teacher is above average.