Workforce & Staffing
Staff composition, teacher turnover, retention, and sickness absence
Key Figures
12.89
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
9.1:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
6.9d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
9.1
12.89 FTE
2023/24
12.1
10 FTE
2022/23
6.9
8.89 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 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 30.0% | |
| 2022/23 | 8.9 | 5 | 2.9 | 1 | 43.8% |
Teacher Sickness Absence
Staff Wellbeing — Sickness Data
Teacher absence due to illness
| Year | % Taking Absence | Avg Days (all teachers) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 69.2% | 6.9 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. Discovery Academy's rate of 6.9 days per teacher is above average.