Workforce
Staff structure, pupil-teacher ratios, and workforce trends
Key Figures
15
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
25.7:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
4.5d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
25.7
15 FTE
2023/24
21.4
18.6 FTE
2022/23
21.9
18.46 FTE
2021/22
20.5
19.7 FTE
2020/21
23.2
19.2 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 | 18.4 | 13.8 | 2 | 2.6 | 25.0% | |
| 2022/23 | 18.7 | 15.9 | 1 | 1.8 | 15.0% | |
| 2021/22 | 19.7 | 13.8 | 5.9 | 0 | 29.9% | |
| 2020/21 | 19.2 | 18.2 | 0 | 1 | 5.2% |
Teacher Sickness Absence
Staff Wellbeing — Sickness Data
Teacher absence due to illness
| Year | % Taking Absence | Avg Days (all teachers) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 82.6% | 4.5 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. Orchid Vale Primary School's rate of 4.5 days per teacher is above average.