Workforce & Staffing
Staff composition, teacher turnover, retention, and sickness absence
Key Figures
50.6
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
15.7:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
6.4d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
15.7
50.6 FTE
2023/24
17.0
46.4 FTE
2022/23
16.4
46.2 FTE
2021/22
14.6
49.6 FTE
2020/21
15.8
43.8 FTE
2019/20
16.2
41.2 FTE
2018/19
15.0
43.6 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 | 46.4 | 42.4 | 2 | 2 | 8.6% | |
| 2022/23 | 46.2 | 38.2 | 5 | 3 | 17.3% | |
| 2021/22 | 49.6 | 43.6 | 2 | 4 | 12.1% | |
| 2020/21 | 43.8 | 40.2 | 2 | 1.6 | 8.2% | |
| 2019/20 | 41.2 | 38.2 | 3 | 0 | 7.3% | |
| 2018/19 | 43.6 | 35.6 | 6 | 2 | 18.3% | |
| 2017/18 | 42.8 | 35.8 | 1 | 6 | 16.4% |
Teacher Sickness Absence
Staff Wellbeing — Sickness Data
Teacher absence due to illness
| Year | % Taking Absence | Avg Days (all teachers) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 75.5% | 6.4 |
| 2021/22 | 94.3% | 7.0 |
| 2020/21 | 60.4% | 2.6 |
| 2018/19 | 55.3% | 7.8 |
| 2017/18 | 64.4% | 3.7 |
| 2016/17 | 57.4% | 4.1 |
| 2015/16 | 57.4% | 1.9 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School's rate of 6.4 days per teacher is above average.