Workforce & Staffing
Staff composition, teacher turnover, retention, and sickness absence
Key Figures
7.58
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
29.6:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
11.7d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
29.6
7.58 FTE
2023/24
22.6
9.6 FTE
2022/23
18.1
9.6 FTE
2021/22
20.6
8.2 FTE
2020/21
21.2
8.9 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 | 9.6 | 6.8 | 1.2 | 1.6 | 29.2% | |
| 2022/23 | 9.6 | 9.6 | 0 | 0 | 0.0% | |
| 2021/22 | 8.4 | 7 | 1 | 0.4 | 16.7% | |
| 2020/21 | 8.9 | 7.4 | 1.5 | 0 | 16.9% |
Teacher Sickness Absence
Staff Wellbeing — Sickness Data
Teacher absence due to illness
| Year | % Taking Absence | Avg Days (all teachers) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 76.9% | 11.7 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. Edlesborough Primary Academy's rate of 11.7 days per teacher is above average.