Workforce & Staffing
Staff composition, teacher turnover, retention, and sickness absence
Key Figures
6.6
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
21.4:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
2.8d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
21.4
6.6 FTE
2023/24
17.6
9.6 FTE
2022/23
20.2
8.6 FTE
2021/22
19.7
9.8 FTE
2020/21
21.3
9.8 FTE
2019/20
22.2
9.1 FTE
2018/19
25.0
7.8 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 | 9.6 | 5.6 | 3 | 1 | 41.7% | |
| 2022/23 | 8.6 | 7.6 | 1 | 0 | 11.6% | |
| 2021/22 | 9.8 | 8 | 0.8 | 1 | 18.4% | |
| 2020/21 | 9.8 | 8.8 | 1 | 0 | 10.2% | |
| 2019/20 | 9.1 | 8.1 | 0 | 1 | 11.0% | |
| 2018/19 | 8.2 | 3 | 2.4 | 2.8 | 63.4% | |
| 2017/18 | 9.5 | 3.9 | 5.6 | 0 | 58.9% |
Teacher Sickness Absence
Staff Wellbeing — Sickness Data
Teacher absence due to illness
| Year | % Taking Absence | Avg Days (all teachers) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 70.0% | 2.8 |
| 2022/23 | 80.0% | 4.0 |
| 2021/22 | 81.8% | 5.7 |
| 2020/21 | 9.1% | 2.5 |
| 2018/19 | 22.2% | 0.7 |
| 2017/18 | 9.1% | 0.1 |
| 2016/17 | 27.3% | 0.7 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. Downsview Community Primary School's rate of 2.8 days per teacher is below average.