Workforce & Staffing
Staff composition, teacher turnover, retention, and sickness absence
Key Figures
8.43
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
17.4:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
4.1d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
17.4
8.43 FTE
2023/24
16.3
10.55 FTE
2022/23
23.8
8.35 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 | 10.5 | 5.5 | 3 | 2 | 47.6% | |
| 2022/23 | 8.4 | 8.3 | 0.1 | 0 | 1.2% |
Teacher Sickness Absence
Staff Wellbeing — Sickness Data
Teacher absence due to illness
| Year | % Taking Absence | Avg Days (all teachers) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 41.7% | 4.1 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. Ivingswood Academy's rate of 4.1 days per teacher is below average.