Workforce & Staffing
Staff composition, teacher turnover, retention, and sickness absence
Key Figures
14.6
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
22.5:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
2.6d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
22.5
14.6 FTE
2023/24
26.2
13 FTE
2022/23
25.9
14.2 FTE
2021/22
20.5
18.8 FTE
2020/21
23.6
17.4 FTE
2019/20
22.1
18.8 FTE
2018/19
23.9
17.2 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 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0.0% | |
| 2022/23 | 14.2 | 13 | 1.2 | 0 | 8.5% | |
| 2021/22 | 18.8 | 17 | 1.8 | 0 | 9.6% | |
| 2020/21 | 17.4 | 16.4 | 1 | 0 | 5.7% | |
| 2019/20 | 18.8 | 17.8 | 1 | 0 | 5.3% | |
| 2018/19 | 17.2 | 16.2 | 1 | 0 | 5.8% | |
| 2017/18 | 17.8 | 17.2 | 0.6 | 0 | 3.4% |
Teacher Sickness Absence
Staff Wellbeing — Sickness Data
Teacher absence due to illness
| Year | % Taking Absence | Avg Days (all teachers) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 68.8% | 2.6 |
| 2022/23 | 77.8% | 2.0 |
| 2021/22 | 54.5% | 1.6 |
| 2020/21 | 40.9% | 1.5 |
| 2018/19 | 52.4% | 2.7 |
| 2017/18 | 63.6% | 3.5 |
| 2016/17 | 79.2% | 4.7 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. William Austin Infant School's rate of 2.6 days per teacher is below average.