Workforce & Staffing
Staff composition, teacher turnover, retention, and sickness absence
Key Figures
29.62
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
21.7:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
2.9d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
21.7
29.62 FTE
2023/24
21.1
29.6 FTE
2022/23
18.9
30.45 FTE
2021/22
19.8
26.6 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 | 29.8 | 25.2 | 2.6 | 2 | 15.4% | |
| 2022/23 | 30.7 | 27.7 | 2 | 1 | 9.8% | |
| 2021/22 | 26.6 | 22.4 | 3.2 | 1 | 15.8% |
Teacher Sickness Absence
Staff Wellbeing — Sickness Data
Teacher absence due to illness
| Year | % Taking Absence | Avg Days (all teachers) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 72.7% | 2.9 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. Wingfield Primary School's rate of 2.9 days per teacher is below average.