Workforce & Staffing
Staff composition, teacher turnover, retention, and sickness absence
Key Figures
21.95
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
18.8:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
9d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
18.8
21.95 FTE
2023/24
19.2
22.15 FTE
2022/23
18.7
23.05 FTE
2021/22
17.0
24.4 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 | 22.2 | 20.2 | 0 | 2 | 9.0% | |
| 2022/23 | 23.1 | 17.2 | 1.3 | 4.6 | 25.5% | |
| 2021/22 | 24.4 | 22 | 1 | 1.4 | 9.8% |
Teacher Sickness Absence
Staff Wellbeing — Sickness Data
Teacher absence due to illness
| Year | % Taking Absence | Avg Days (all teachers) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 58.3% | 9.0 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. Woodthorpe Primary School's rate of 9 days per teacher is above average.