Workforce & Staffing
Staff composition, teacher turnover, retention, and sickness absence
Key Figures
12.4
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
18.4:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
5.1d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
18.4
12.4 FTE
2023/24
20.6
10.2 FTE
2022/23
20.1
10.2 FTE
2021/22
20.3
9.2 FTE
2020/21
19.2
8.4 FTE
2019/20
18.0
9.6 FTE
2018/19
18.3
10.8 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 | 10.2 | 6.6 | 0 | 3.6 | 35.3% | |
| 2022/23 | 10.2 | 10.2 | 0 | 0 | 0.0% | |
| 2021/22 | 9.2 | 8.2 | 0 | 1 | 10.9% | |
| 2020/21 | 8.4 | 8.4 | 0 | 0 | 0.0% | |
| 2019/20 | 9.6 | 8.6 | 0 | 1 | 10.4% | |
| 2018/19 | 10.6 | 7.6 | 3 | 0 | 28.3% | |
| 2017/18 | 7.6 | 7.6 | 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 | 56.3% | 5.1 |
| 2022/23 | 58.3% | 1.7 |
| 2021/22 | 66.7% | 2.4 |
| 2020/21 | 9.1% | 0.1 |
| 2018/19 | 46.2% | 11.6 |
| 2017/18 | 21.4% | 2.7 |
| 2016/17 | 45.5% | 5.3 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. Holy Rosary Catholic Primary Academy's rate of 5.1 days per teacher is above average.