Workforce & Staffing
Staff composition, teacher turnover, retention, and sickness absence
Key Figures
18
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
20.6:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
12.2d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
20.6
18 FTE
2023/24
17.6
20.8 FTE
2022/23
18.2
20.89 FTE
2021/22
18.3
21.37 FTE
2020/21
18.7
21 FTE
2019/20
20.0
20.75 FTE
2018/19
19.2
21.55 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 | 21.2 | 18.2 | 1.4 | 1.6 | 14.2% | |
| 2022/23 | 20.9 | 19.5 | 0.4 | 1 | 6.7% | |
| 2021/22 | 21.4 | 20 | 0.4 | 1 | 6.5% | |
| 2020/21 | 21 | 18 | 3 | 0 | 14.3% | |
| 2019/20 | 20.8 | 17 | 1 | 2.8 | 18.3% | |
| 2018/19 | 21.6 | 17.6 | 2 | 2 | 18.5% | |
| 2017/18 | 22.8 | 19.8 | 1 | 2 | 13.2% |
Teacher Sickness Absence
Staff Wellbeing — Sickness Data
Teacher absence due to illness
| Year | % Taking Absence | Avg Days (all teachers) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 65.0% | 12.2 |
| 2022/23 | 68.2% | 3.0 |
| 2021/22 | 69.6% | 13.6 |
| 2020/21 | 33.3% | 0.5 |
| 2018/19 | 39.1% | 3.0 |
| 2017/18 | 48.0% | 1.1 |
| 2016/17 | 40.0% | 3.9 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. Christ The King Catholic Primary School's rate of 12.2 days per teacher is above average.