Workforce & Staffing
Staff composition, teacher turnover, retention, and sickness absence
Key Figures
21.2
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
20.7:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
11.3d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
20.7
21.2 FTE
2023/24
21.5
19.6 FTE
2022/23
25.1
16.8 FTE
2021/22
25.0
16.8 FTE
2020/21
23.9
17.56 FTE
2019/20
23.7
17.76 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 | 18.6 | 13.8 | 3.8 | 1 | 25.8% | |
| 2022/23 | 16.8 | 13.8 | 2 | 1 | 17.9% | |
| 2021/22 | 16.8 | 14.4 | 2.4 | 0 | 14.3% | |
| 2020/21 | 17.6 | 16.2 | 1.4 | 0 | 8.0% | |
| 2019/20 | 17.8 | 16.2 | 0.6 | 1 | 9.0% |
Teacher Sickness Absence
Staff Wellbeing — Sickness Data
Teacher absence due to illness
| Year | % Taking Absence | Avg Days (all teachers) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 95.7% | 11.3 |
| 2022/23 | 100.0% | 10.1 |
| 2021/22 | 90.0% | 5.3 |
| 2020/21 | 73.9% | 3.9 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. Walker Primary School's rate of 11.3 days per teacher is above average.