Workforce & Staffing
Staff composition, teacher turnover, retention, and sickness absence
Key Figures
9.68
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
18.4:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
0.7d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
18.4
9.68 FTE
2023/24
14.1
7.73 FTE
2022/23
12.9
4.95 FTE
2021/22
6.8
2.19 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 | 7.3 | 7.3 | 0 | 0 | 0.0% | |
| 2022/23 | 4.7 | 3.7 | 1 | 0 | 21.3% | |
| 2021/22 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0.0% |
Teacher Sickness Absence
Staff Wellbeing — Sickness Data
Teacher absence due to illness
| Year | % Taking Absence | Avg Days (all teachers) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 27.3% | 0.7 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. Marie Weller Primary School's rate of 0.7 days per teacher is below average.