Workforce & Staffing
Staff composition, teacher turnover, retention, and sickness absence
Key Figures
11.45
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
7.1:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
6.9d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
7.1
11.45 FTE
2023/24
6.9
17.63 FTE
2022/23
7.9
13.98 FTE
2021/22
6.6
16.58 FTE
2020/21
7.6
12.42 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 | 17.6 | 7.6 | 5.5 | 4.6 | 57.4% | |
| 2022/23 | 14 | 9 | 4 | 1 | 35.7% | |
| 2021/22 | 16.6 | 12 | 3.6 | 1 | 27.7% | |
| 2020/21 | 12.4 | 11 | 1.4 | 0 | 11.3% |
Teacher Sickness Absence
Staff Wellbeing — Sickness Data
Teacher absence due to illness
| Year | % Taking Absence | Avg Days (all teachers) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 59.1% | 6.9 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. Orion Academy's rate of 6.9 days per teacher is above average.