Workforce & Staffing
Staff composition, teacher turnover, retention, and sickness absence
Key Figures
12.1
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
19.9:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
1d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
19.9
12.1 FTE
2023/24
20.2
13 FTE
2022/23
20.1
13.4 FTE
2021/22
20.4
13.38 FTE
2020/21
20.2
13.8 FTE
2019/20
24.8
12.79 FTE
2018/19
23.4
13.48 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 | 13 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 7.7% | |
| 2022/23 | 13.4 | 10.6 | 1.2 | 1.6 | 20.9% | |
| 2021/22 | 13.4 | 12.4 | 0 | 1 | 7.5% | |
| 2020/21 | 13.8 | 10.2 | 2.6 | 1 | 26.1% | |
| 2019/20 | 12.8 | 10.2 | 2.6 | 0 | 20.3% | |
| 2018/19 | 12.9 | 5.9 | 0 | 7 | 54.3% | |
| 2017/18 | 14.8 | 10 | 3.2 | 1.6 | 32.4% |
Teacher Sickness Absence
Staff Wellbeing — Sickness Data
Teacher absence due to illness
| Year | % Taking Absence | Avg Days (all teachers) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 42.9% | 1.0 |
| 2022/23 | 40.0% | 3.6 |
| 2021/22 | 37.5% | 2.9 |
| 2020/21 | 31.6% | 5.7 |
| 2018/19 | 41.2% | 6.1 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. Wilbury Junior School's rate of 1 days per teacher is below average.