Workforce & Staffing
Staff composition, teacher turnover, retention, and sickness absence
Key Figures
38.75
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
22.0:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
2.8d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
22.0
38.75 FTE
2023/24
20.9
40.14 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 | 40.1 | 31.3 | 3.1 | 5.8 | 22.2% |
Teacher Sickness Absence
Staff Wellbeing — Sickness Data
Teacher absence due to illness
| Year | % Taking Absence | Avg Days (all teachers) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 61.2% | 2.8 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. Bannockburn Primary School's rate of 2.8 days per teacher is below average.