Workforce & Staffing
Staff composition, teacher turnover, retention, and sickness absence
Key Figures
49.3
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
19.9:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
3.7d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
19.9
49.3 FTE
2023/24
20.7
42.3 FTE
2021/22
19.8
47.1 FTE
2020/21
17.0
47.5 FTE
2019/20
16.9
43.2 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 | 42.3 | 31.5 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 25.5% | |
| 2021/22 | 47.1 | 35.2 | 8.9 | 3 | 25.3% | |
| 2020/21 | 47.5 | 30.4 | 11.1 | 6 | 36.0% | |
| 2019/20 | 43.2 | 34.2 | 5 | 4 | 20.8% |
Teacher Sickness Absence
Staff Wellbeing — Sickness Data
Teacher absence due to illness
| Year | % Taking Absence | Avg Days (all teachers) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 64.9% | 3.7 |
| 2020/21 | 33.9% | 1.0 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. Laureate Academy's rate of 3.7 days per teacher is below average.