Workforce & Staffing
Staff composition, teacher turnover, retention, and sickness absence
Key Figures
9.63
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
20.8:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
4.9d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
20.8
9.63 FTE
2023/24
19.8
9.83 FTE
2022/23
23.9
9.28 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 | 9.8 | 8.4 | 0.4 | 1 | 14.3% | |
| 2022/23 | 9.3 | 9 | 0.3 | 0 | 3.2% |
Teacher Sickness Absence
Staff Wellbeing — Sickness Data
Teacher absence due to illness
| Year | % Taking Absence | Avg Days (all teachers) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 36.4% | 4.9 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. Orchard Way Primary School's rate of 4.9 days per teacher is above average.