Workforce & Staffing
Staff composition, teacher turnover, retention, and sickness absence
Key Figures
11.55
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
17.8:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
3.7d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
17.8
11.55 FTE
2023/24
18.4
10.92 FTE
2022/23
20.5
8.92 FTE
2021/22
18.3
10.88 FTE
2020/21
15.8
12.68 FTE
2019/20
17.8
13.2 FTE
2018/19
19.2
13.29 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 | 10.9 | 8.9 | 0 | 2 | 18.3% | |
| 2022/23 | 8.9 | 8.9 | 0 | 0 | 0.0% | |
| 2021/22 | 10.9 | 8.3 | 1.6 | 1 | 23.9% | |
| 2020/21 | 12.7 | 8.9 | 2.8 | 1 | 29.9% | |
| 2019/20 | 13.2 | 10.2 | 1 | 2 | 22.7% | |
| 2018/19 | 13.3 | 7.6 | 4.7 | 1 | 42.9% |
Teacher Sickness Absence
Staff Wellbeing — Sickness Data
Teacher absence due to illness
| Year | % Taking Absence | Avg Days (all teachers) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 50.0% | 3.7 |
| 2022/23 | 50.0% | 2.6 |
| 2021/22 | 57.1% | 1.6 |
| 2020/21 | 63.6% | 4.7 |
| 2018/19 | 33.3% | 1.6 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. Windale Primary School's rate of 3.7 days per teacher is below average.