Workforce & Staffing
Staff composition, teacher turnover, retention, and sickness absence
Key Figures
13
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
18.8:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
3.2d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
18.8
13 FTE
2023/24
18.8
12 FTE
2022/23
17.0
13 FTE
2021/22
19.0
12 FTE
2020/21
17.3
13 FTE
2019/20
19.7
12.4 FTE
2018/19
19.5
13 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 | 12 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 8.3% | |
| 2022/23 | 13 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 7.7% | |
| 2021/22 | 12 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 8.3% | |
| 2020/21 | 13 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 7.7% | |
| 2019/20 | 12.4 | 12 | 0.4 | 0 | 3.2% | |
| 2018/19 | 13 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 15.4% | |
| 2017/18 | 13.2 | 12 | 1.2 | 0 | 9.1% |
Teacher Sickness Absence
Staff Wellbeing — Sickness Data
Teacher absence due to illness
| Year | % Taking Absence | Avg Days (all teachers) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 50.0% | 3.2 |
| 2022/23 | 66.7% | 2.9 |
| 2021/22 | 53.8% | 3.5 |
| 2020/21 | 53.8% | 8.8 |
| 2018/19 | 57.1% | 4.1 |
| 2017/18 | 57.1% | 4.0 |
| 2016/17 | 40.0% | 1.5 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. William Davies Primary School's rate of 3.2 days per teacher is below average.