Workforce & Staffing
Staff composition, teacher turnover, retention, and sickness absence
Key Figures
22.48
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
28.6:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
11.2d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
28.6
22.48 FTE
2023/24
23.2
25.21 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 | 24.2 | 16.9 | 3.2 | 4.1 | 30.2% |
Teacher Sickness Absence
Staff Wellbeing — Sickness Data
Teacher absence due to illness
| Year | % Taking Absence | Avg Days (all teachers) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 63.6% | 11.2 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. Martins Wood Primary School's rate of 11.2 days per teacher is above average.