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Staff & Teachers
Workforce & Staffing
Staff composition, teacher turnover, retention, and sickness absence
Workforce
5
Teachers (FTE)
12.7 pupil-to-teacher ratio
Teaching Assistants5
Support Staff5
Headcount16
Key Workforce Metrics
Arrows show year-on-year trend · Card colour reflects position vs national
5.4↑ +1
Teacher FTE
Nat: 20.6
12.7:1↓ -3.9
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
2.45
Support Staff FTE
Nat avg
8.7:1
Pupil:Adult Ratio
6
Total Teachers (headcount)
5
Total TAs (headcount)
5
Other Support Staff
16
Total Workforce
Staffing Ratios
Pupil-to-teacher and pupil-to-adult ratios over 4 years
Staffing Ratios — 4 Year Trend
Workforce Composition
Full-time equivalent breakdown
| Category | FTE | Headcount | Proportion |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classroom Teachers | 5.4 | 6 | |
| Teaching Assistants | 2.45 | 5 | |
| Other Support Staff | 2.45 | 5 | |
| Total Workforce | 10.3 | 16 |
Teacher Absence & Retention
Sickness days and staff turnover over time
Nat: 60.7%
50.0%
Teacher Absence %
Nat: 5.1d
2.4d
Teacher Absence Days
Nat: 14.8%
23.1%↑ +23.1
Staff Turnover
Teacher Absence — 1 Year Trend
| Year | Absence % | Absence Days | Turnover % |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 50.0% | 2.4d | 23.1% |
| National Avg | 60.7% | 5.1d | 14.8% |
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