Workforce & Staffing
Staff composition, teacher turnover, retention, and sickness absence
Key Figures
61.6
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
18.2:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
5.8d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
18.2
61.6 FTE
2023/24
21.8
51.4 FTE
2022/23
19.7
52.08 FTE
2021/22
19.0
52.68 FTE
2020/21
18.4
47.6 FTE
2019/20
17.9
45.8 FTE
2018/19
17.2
43.6 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 | 51.4 | 43.6 | 4 | 3.8 | 15.2% | |
| 2022/23 | 52.1 | 39.4 | 6.1 | 6.6 | 24.4% | |
| 2021/22 | 52.7 | 42.7 | 5 | 5 | 19.0% | |
| 2020/21 | 47.6 | 34.6 | 6 | 7 | 27.3% | |
| 2019/20 | 45.8 | 36.8 | 5 | 4 | 19.7% | |
| 2018/19 | 43.6 | 36.8 | 3 | 3.8 | 15.6% | |
| 2017/18 | 43.7 | 31.8 | 4.9 | 7 | 27.2% |
Teacher Sickness Absence
Staff Wellbeing — Sickness Data
Teacher absence due to illness
| Year | % Taking Absence | Avg Days (all teachers) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 67.2% | 5.8 |
| 2022/23 | 89.8% | 7.9 |
| 2021/22 | 89.3% | 7.3 |
| 2020/21 | 60.4% | 4.1 |
| 2018/19 | 73.5% | 5.6 |
| 2017/18 | 70.6% | 4.6 |
| 2016/17 | 45.9% | 5.9 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. Sheffield Springs Academy's rate of 5.8 days per teacher is above average.