Workforce & Staffing
Staff composition, teacher turnover, retention, and sickness absence
Key Figures
14.6
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
5.8:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
3.3d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
5.8
14.6 FTE
2023/24
10.4
10.6 FTE
2022/23
10.6
9.8 FTE
2021/22
12.4
3.8 FTE
2020/21
10.5
3.8 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 | 10.6 | 8.6 | 1 | 1 | 18.9% | |
| 2022/23 | 9.8 | 6.8 | 2 | 1 | 30.6% | |
| 2021/22 | 3.8 | 2.8 | 1 | 0 | 26.3% | |
| 2020/21 | 3.8 | 1.8 | 2 | 0 | 52.6% |
Teacher Sickness Absence
Staff Wellbeing — Sickness Data
Teacher absence due to illness
| Year | % Taking Absence | Avg Days (all teachers) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 40.0% | 3.3 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. Beckmead Moundwood Academy's rate of 3.3 days per teacher is below average.