Workforce
Staff structure, pupil-teacher ratios, and workforce trends
Key Figures
25.18
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
21.8:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
12.3d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
21.8
25.18 FTE
2023/24
21.6
26.09 FTE
2022/23
22.6
24.69 FTE
2021/22
19.5
26.73 FTE
2020/21
22.9
23.79 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 | 26.1 | 21.1 | 3 | 2 | 19.2% | |
| 2022/23 | 24.7 | 22.7 | 2 | 0 | 8.1% | |
| 2021/22 | 26.7 | 23.1 | 2.6 | 1 | 13.5% | |
| 2020/21 | 23.8 | 19.6 | 1 | 3.2 | 17.6% |
Teacher Sickness Absence
Staff Wellbeing — Sickness Data
Teacher absence due to illness
| Year | % Taking Absence | Avg Days (all teachers) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 86.2% | 12.3 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. Wimborne Primary School's rate of 12.3 days per teacher is above average.