Workforce & Staffing
Staff composition, teacher turnover, retention, and sickness absence
Key Figures
91.24
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
14.4:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
5d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
14.4
91.24 FTE
2023/24
14.0
91.4 FTE
2022/23
23.2
53.6 FTE
2021/22
19.5
61.6 FTE
2020/21
18.4
63.7 FTE
2019/20
17.2
67.9 FTE
2018/19
17.1
62.7 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 | 91.4 | 82.7 | 4.9 | 3.8 | 9.5% | |
| 2022/23 | 53.6 | 49.4 | 1.2 | 3 | 7.8% | |
| 2021/22 | 61.6 | 53.6 | 6 | 2 | 13.0% | |
| 2020/21 | 63.7 | 58.7 | 4 | 1 | 7.8% | |
| 2019/20 | 67.9 | 62.3 | 4.6 | 1 | 8.2% | |
| 2018/19 | 62.7 | 55.9 | 3.8 | 3 | 10.8% | |
| 2017/18 | 64.7 | 57.7 | 6 | 1 | 10.8% |
Teacher Sickness Absence
Staff Wellbeing — Sickness Data
Teacher absence due to illness
| Year | % Taking Absence | Avg Days (all teachers) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 71.0% | 5.0 |
| 2022/23 | 71.9% | 4.1 |
| 2021/22 | 3.0% | 0.1 |
| 2020/21 | 2.8% | 0.4 |
| 2018/19 | 57.1% | 2.5 |
| 2017/18 | 58.3% | 2.4 |
| 2016/17 | 49.3% | 1.8 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. Cantell School's rate of 5 days per teacher is above average.