Workforce & Staffing
Staff composition, teacher turnover, retention, and sickness absence
Key Figures
13.9
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
25.1:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
7.9d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
25.1
13.9 FTE
2023/24
22.1
16.9 FTE
2022/23
17.9
20.1 FTE
2021/22
18.6
21.2 FTE
2020/21
17.8
22.8 FTE
2019/20
17.7
23.2 FTE
2018/19
17.1
23.6 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 | 16.9 | 11.9 | 3 | 2 | 29.6% | |
| 2022/23 | 20.1 | 14.9 | 5.2 | 0 | 25.9% | |
| 2021/22 | 21.2 | 19.6 | 1.6 | 0 | 7.5% | |
| 2020/21 | 22.8 | 19.2 | 2.6 | 1 | 15.8% | |
| 2019/20 | 23.2 | 22.2 | 1 | 0 | 4.3% | |
| 2018/19 | 23.6 | 21.6 | 2 | 0 | 8.5% | |
| 2017/18 | 20.6 | 18.6 | 0 | 2 | 9.7% |
Teacher Sickness Absence
Staff Wellbeing — Sickness Data
Teacher absence due to illness
| Year | % Taking Absence | Avg Days (all teachers) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 42.9% | 7.9 |
| 2022/23 | 75.0% | 7.1 |
| 2021/22 | 83.3% | 8.5 |
| 2020/21 | 25.9% | 2.2 |
| 2018/19 | 60.0% | 3.8 |
| 2017/18 | 65.4% | 5.9 |
| 2016/17 | 56.0% | 2.6 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. George Dixon Primary School's rate of 7.9 days per teacher is above average.