Workforce & Staffing
Staff composition, teacher turnover, retention, and sickness absence
Key Figures
17.61
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
23.5:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
4.3d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
23.5
17.61 FTE
2023/24
22.4
17.2 FTE
2022/23
21.4
17 FTE
2021/22
22.7
17 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 | 17.2 | 13.6 | 1 | 2.6 | 20.9% | |
| 2022/23 | 17 | 15 | 1 | 1 | 11.8% | |
| 2021/22 | 17 | 14 | 1 | 2 | 17.6% |
Teacher Sickness Absence
Staff Wellbeing — Sickness Data
Teacher absence due to illness
| Year | % Taking Absence | Avg Days (all teachers) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 65.0% | 4.3 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. Farley Junior Academy's rate of 4.3 days per teacher is below average.