Workforce & Staffing
Staff composition, teacher turnover, retention, and sickness absence
Key Figures
14.59
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
23.8:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
1.5d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
23.8
14.59 FTE
2023/24
32.3
10.82 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 | 10.8 | 9.2 | 0.6 | 1 | 14.8% |
Teacher Sickness Absence
Staff Wellbeing — Sickness Data
Teacher absence due to illness
| Year | % Taking Absence | Avg Days (all teachers) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 31.3% | 1.5 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. Wenlock CofE Academy's rate of 1.5 days per teacher is below average.