Workforce & Staffing
Staff composition, teacher turnover, retention, and sickness absence
Key Figures
5.93
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
11.1:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
0.7d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
11.1
5.93 FTE
2023/24
12.6
4.93 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 | 4.9 | 2.9 | 1 | 1 | 40.8% |
Teacher Sickness Absence
Staff Wellbeing — Sickness Data
Teacher absence due to illness
| Year | % Taking Absence | Avg Days (all teachers) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 33.3% | 0.7 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. Downe Primary School's rate of 0.7 days per teacher is below average.