Workforce & Staffing
Staff composition, teacher turnover, retention, and sickness absence
Key Figures
11.8
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
19.6:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
1.1d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
19.6
11.8 FTE
2023/24
19.2
41.8 FTE
2022/23
18.9
43.6 FTE
2021/22
18.9
43.4 FTE
2020/21
19.6
42 FTE
2019/20
19.7
41.4 FTE
2018/19
19.4
43.4 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 | 41.8 | 11.6 | 5.8 | 24.4 | 72.2% | |
| 2022/23 | 43.6 | 36.4 | 7.2 | 0 | 16.5% | |
| 2021/22 | 43.4 | 35 | 5.4 | 3 | 19.4% | |
| 2020/21 | 42 | 33.2 | 3 | 5.8 | 21.0% | |
| 2019/20 | 41.4 | 36.2 | 3.2 | 2 | 12.6% | |
| 2018/19 | 43.4 | 32 | 7.4 | 4 | 26.3% | |
| 2017/18 | 41.8 | 32.8 | 3 | 6 | 21.5% |
Teacher Sickness Absence
Staff Wellbeing — Sickness Data
Teacher absence due to illness
| Year | % Taking Absence | Avg Days (all teachers) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 43.8% | 1.1 |
| 2022/23 | 58.3% | 3.5 |
| 2021/22 | 76.0% | 5.8 |
| 2020/21 | 56.8% | 2.0 |
| 2018/19 | 37.5% | 1.6 |
| 2017/18 | 38.8% | 1.8 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. Windrush Thamesmead Primary School's rate of 1.1 days per teacher is below average.