Workforce & Staffing
Staff composition, teacher turnover, retention, and sickness absence
Key Figures
12.61
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
15.9:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
1.1d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
15.9
12.61 FTE
2023/24
17.7
11.61 FTE
2022/23
16.9
13.22 FTE
2021/22
21.1
13 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 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 0 | 0 | 0.0% | |
| 2022/23 | 13.2 | 11.2 | 1 | 1 | 15.2% | |
| 2021/22 | 13 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0.0% |
Teacher Sickness Absence
Staff Wellbeing — Sickness Data
Teacher absence due to illness
| Year | % Taking Absence | Avg Days (all teachers) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 46.2% | 1.1 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. Guardian Angels Catholic Primary School's rate of 1.1 days per teacher is below average.