Workforce & Staffing
Staff composition, teacher turnover, retention, and sickness absence
Key Figures
22.18
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
18.0:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
9.4d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
18.0
22.18 FTE
2023/24
20.4
20.21 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 | 20.2 | 16.2 | 2.4 | 1.6 | 19.8% |
Teacher Sickness Absence
Staff Wellbeing — Sickness Data
Teacher absence due to illness
| Year | % Taking Absence | Avg Days (all teachers) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 73.1% | 9.4 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. Windy Arbor Primary School's rate of 9.4 days per teacher is above average.