Workforce & Staffing
Staff composition, teacher turnover, retention, and sickness absence
Key Figures
15.08
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
23.1:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
11.7d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
23.1
15.08 FTE
2023/24
23.0
15.18 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 | 15.2 | 13.3 | 0.9 | 1 | 12.5% |
Teacher Sickness Absence
Staff Wellbeing — Sickness Data
Teacher absence due to illness
| Year | % Taking Absence | Avg Days (all teachers) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 76.5% | 11.7 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. Telford Junior School's rate of 11.7 days per teacher is above average.