Workforce & Staffing
Staff composition, teacher turnover, retention, and sickness absence
Key Figures
41.06
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
21.4:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
3d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
21.4
41.06 FTE
2023/24
22.8
39.06 FTE
2022/23
21.0
41.41 FTE
2021/22
22.9
36.9 FTE
2020/21
22.8
34.72 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 | 39.3 | 31.3 | 5 | 3 | 20.4% | |
| 2022/23 | 41.6 | 33.6 | 4.8 | 3.3 | 19.5% | |
| 2021/22 | 37.1 | 31.1 | 5 | 1 | 16.2% | |
| 2020/21 | 34.9 | 32.3 | 0.6 | 2 | 7.4% |
Teacher Sickness Absence
Staff Wellbeing — Sickness Data
Teacher absence due to illness
| Year | % Taking Absence | Avg Days (all teachers) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 69.8% | 3.0 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. Woodcote Primary School's rate of 3 days per teacher is below average.