Workforce & Staffing
Staff composition, teacher turnover, retention, and sickness absence
Key Figures
9.2
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
17.7:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
1.1d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
17.7
9.2 FTE
2023/24
20.2
8.2 FTE
2022/23
19.1
9.11 FTE
2021/22
21.5
8.01 FTE
2020/21
20.6
8.3 FTE
2019/20
22.2
8.2 FTE
2018/19
21.4
8.6 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 | 8.2 | 6.4 | 1.8 | 0 | 22.0% | |
| 2022/23 | 9.1 | 6.5 | 2.6 | 0 | 28.6% | |
| 2021/22 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0.0% | |
| 2020/21 | 8.3 | 8.3 | 0 | 0 | 0.0% | |
| 2019/20 | 8.2 | 8.2 | 0 | 0 | 0.0% | |
| 2018/19 | 8.6 | 8.2 | 0 | 0.4 | 4.7% | |
| 2017/18 | 8.4 | 6.4 | 0 | 2 | 23.8% |
Teacher Sickness Absence
Staff Wellbeing — Sickness Data
Teacher absence due to illness
| Year | % Taking Absence | Avg Days (all teachers) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 46.2% | 1.1 |
| 2022/23 | 50.0% | 1.3 |
| 2021/22 | 45.5% | 2.5 |
| 2020/21 | 40.0% | 0.8 |
| 2018/19 | 50.0% | 4.0 |
| 2017/18 | 30.0% | 4.6 |
| 2016/17 | 18.2% | 1.5 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. Woodcote Primary School's rate of 1.1 days per teacher is below average.