Workforce & Staffing
Staff composition, teacher turnover, retention, and sickness absence
Key Figures
17.8
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
25.2:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
9.6d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
25.2
17.8 FTE
2023/24
23.5
19 FTE
2022/23
23.2
19 FTE
2021/22
26.0
16.8 FTE
2020/21
23.8
18.6 FTE
2019/20
28.6
15.9 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 | 19 | 18 | 1 | 0 | 5.3% | |
| 2022/23 | 19 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0.0% | |
| 2021/22 | 16.8 | 13.8 | 3 | 0 | 17.9% | |
| 2020/21 | 18.6 | 14.8 | 2.2 | 1.6 | 20.4% | |
| 2019/20 | 15.9 | 14.7 | 1.2 | 0 | 7.5% |
Teacher Sickness Absence
Staff Wellbeing — Sickness Data
Teacher absence due to illness
| Year | % Taking Absence | Avg Days (all teachers) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 42.9% | 9.6 |
| 2022/23 | 57.1% | 5.5 |
| 2021/22 | 61.9% | 3.2 |
| 2020/21 | 47.6% | 2.5 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. Christ The King Catholic Primary School's rate of 9.6 days per teacher is above average.