Workforce & Staffing
Staff composition, teacher turnover, retention, and sickness absence
Key Figures
10.3
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
18.4:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
2.2d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
18.4
10.3 FTE
2023/24
19.5
10.4 FTE
2022/23
20.8
9.7 FTE
2021/22
18.8
10.7 FTE
2020/21
20.2
10.2 FTE
2019/20
20.3
11.8 FTE
2018/19
18.9
12.6 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 | 8.2 | 7.2 | 1 | 0 | 12.2% | |
| 2022/23 | 9 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 33.3% | |
| 2021/22 | 10.2 | 7.2 | 1 | 2 | 29.4% | |
| 2020/21 | 10.5 | 9.1 | 0.4 | 1 | 13.3% | |
| 2019/20 | 11.8 | 8.2 | 2 | 1.6 | 30.5% | |
| 2018/19 | 12.6 | 10 | 1.6 | 1 | 20.6% | |
| 2017/18 | 13.3 | 8.2 | 1.2 | 3.9 | 38.3% |
Teacher Sickness Absence
Staff Wellbeing — Sickness Data
Teacher absence due to illness
| Year | % Taking Absence | Avg Days (all teachers) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 50.0% | 2.2 |
| 2022/23 | 25.0% | 12.4 |
| 2021/22 | 78.6% | 5.1 |
| 2020/21 | 38.5% | 2.2 |
| 2018/19 | 60.0% | 5.4 |
| 2017/18 | 47.1% | 1.7 |
| 2016/17 | 75.0% | 2.4 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. Pilgrims' Way Primary School's rate of 2.2 days per teacher is below average.