Workforce & Staffing
Staff composition, teacher turnover, retention, and sickness absence
Key Figures
7.4
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
13.8:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
3.8d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
13.8
7.4 FTE
2023/24
12.6
7.8 FTE
2022/23
16.8
5.8 FTE
2021/22
16.0
5.6 FTE
2020/21
15.5
6 FTE
2019/20
26.8
4 FTE
2018/19
19.0
5 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 | 7.8 | 7 | 0 | 0.8 | 10.3% | |
| 2022/23 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 0 | 0 | 0.0% | |
| 2021/22 | 5.6 | 4.6 | 0 | 1 | 17.9% | |
| 2020/21 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 16.7% | |
| 2019/20 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0.0% | |
| 2018/19 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 20.0% | |
| 2017/18 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0.0% |
Teacher Sickness Absence
Staff Wellbeing — Sickness Data
Teacher absence due to illness
| Year | % Taking Absence | Avg Days (all teachers) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 14.3% | 3.8 |
| 2017/18 | 20.0% | 0.2 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. South Acton Childrens Centre's rate of 3.8 days per teacher is below average.