Workforce & Staffing
Staff composition, teacher turnover, retention, and sickness absence
Key Figures
35.47
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
21.4:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
3.8d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
21.4
35.47 FTE
2023/24
18.4
37.43 FTE
2022/23
19.5
40.4 FTE
2021/22
20.1
40.3 FTE
2020/21
17.9
47.9 FTE
2019/20
21.5
45.1 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 | 37.4 | 34.3 | 1.1 | 2 | 8.3% | |
| 2022/23 | 40.4 | 30.5 | 6.9 | 3 | 24.5% | |
| 2021/22 | 40.3 | 29.7 | 5 | 5.6 | 26.3% | |
| 2020/21 | 47.9 | 37.5 | 3.4 | 7 | 21.7% | |
| 2019/20 | 45.1 | 41.3 | 2.2 | 1.6 | 8.4% |
Teacher Sickness Absence
Staff Wellbeing — Sickness Data
Teacher absence due to illness
| Year | % Taking Absence | Avg Days (all teachers) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 61.9% | 3.8 |
| 2022/23 | 70.2% | 6.4 |
| 2021/22 | 85.4% | 6.4 |
| 2020/21 | 48.2% | 3.2 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. Wilbury Primary School's rate of 3.8 days per teacher is below average.