Workforce & Staffing
Staff composition, teacher turnover, retention, and sickness absence
Key Figures
9
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
19.1:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
4.2d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
19.1
9 FTE
2023/24
16.4
10.4 FTE
2022/23
16.4
10.4 FTE
2021/22
18.7
9.2 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 | 10.4 | 9.4 | 1 | 0 | 9.6% | |
| 2022/23 | 10.4 | 9.4 | 0 | 1 | 9.6% | |
| 2021/22 | 9.2 | 6.2 | 3 | 0 | 32.6% |
Teacher Sickness Absence
Staff Wellbeing — Sickness Data
Teacher absence due to illness
| Year | % Taking Absence | Avg Days (all teachers) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 41.7% | 4.2 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. Woolston Infant School's rate of 4.2 days per teacher is below average.