Workforce & Staffing
Staff composition, teacher turnover, retention, and sickness absence
Key Figures
57.29
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
17.8:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
7.9d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
17.8
57.29 FTE
2023/24
18.9
53.9 FTE
2022/23
17.9
55.91 FTE
2021/22
16.2
56.66 FTE
2020/21
14.5
54.77 FTE
2019/20
14.7
42.4 FTE
2018/19
14.9
29.4 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 | 53.9 | 43.9 | 5 | 5 | 18.6% | |
| 2022/23 | 55.9 | 40.1 | 8.8 | 7 | 28.3% | |
| 2021/22 | 55.9 | 40.9 | 8 | 7 | 26.8% | |
| 2020/21 | 54.8 | 39 | 7 | 8.8 | 28.8% | |
| 2019/20 | 42.4 | 38.2 | 4.2 | 0 | 9.9% | |
| 2018/19 | 29.4 | 26.4 | 3 | 0 | 10.2% | |
| 2017/18 | 15 | 15 | 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 | 62.3% | 7.9 |
| 2022/23 | 67.2% | 6.7 |
| 2021/22 | 90.6% | 8.7 |
| 2020/21 | 68.1% | 5.5 |
| 2018/19 | 5.9% | 0.3 |
| 2017/18 | 68.8% | 4.6 |
| 2016/17 | 33.3% | 0.5 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. Temple Learning Academy's rate of 7.9 days per teacher is above average.