Workforce & Staffing
Staff composition, teacher turnover, retention, and sickness absence
Key Figures
10.27
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
19.9:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
0.4d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
19.9
10.27 FTE
2023/24
30.1
6.61 FTE
2022/23
20.2
9.6 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 | 6.6 | 3.6 | 0 | 3 | 45.5% | |
| 2022/23 | 9.6 | 6.6 | 1 | 2 | 31.2% |
Teacher Sickness Absence
Staff Wellbeing — Sickness Data
Teacher absence due to illness
| Year | % Taking Absence | Avg Days (all teachers) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 25.0% | 0.4 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. Waterside Primary Academy's rate of 0.4 days per teacher is below average.