Workforce & Staffing
Staff composition, teacher turnover, retention, and sickness absence
Key Figures
28.64
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
20.5:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
4.4d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
20.5
28.64 FTE
2023/24
23.4
20 FTE
2022/23
16.6
21.8 FTE
2021/22
17.3
15.43 FTE
2020/21
18.3
6.43 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 | 20 | 15 | 3 | 2 | 25.0% | |
| 2022/23 | 21.8 | 16 | 2.8 | 3 | 26.6% | |
| 2021/22 | 15.4 | 12 | 1.4 | 2 | 22.1% | |
| 2020/21 | 6.4 | 5.4 | 1 | 0 | 15.6% |
Teacher Sickness Absence
Staff Wellbeing — Sickness Data
Teacher absence due to illness
| Year | % Taking Absence | Avg Days (all teachers) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 66.7% | 4.4 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. Whitelands Academy's rate of 4.4 days per teacher is below average.