Workforce & Staffing
Staff composition, teacher turnover, retention, and sickness absence
Key Figures
28.6
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
22.8:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
5d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
22.8
28.6 FTE
2023/24
21.2
30.6 FTE
2022/23
20.2
32.4 FTE
2021/22
23.5
28.8 FTE
2020/21
22.0
29.7 FTE
2019/20
23.3
31.1 FTE
2018/19
22.3
33.4 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 | 30.8 | 25.6 | 3 | 2.2 | 16.9% | |
| 2022/23 | 32.4 | 24.2 | 5.2 | 3 | 25.3% | |
| 2021/22 | 28.8 | 24.8 | 1 | 3 | 13.9% | |
| 2020/21 | 29.7 | 24.7 | 4 | 1 | 16.8% | |
| 2019/20 | 31.1 | 28.7 | 2.4 | 0 | 7.7% | |
| 2018/19 | 33.4 | 26.4 | 7 | 0 | 21.0% | |
| 2017/18 | 31.6 | 19 | 11.6 | 1 | 39.9% |
Teacher Sickness Absence
Staff Wellbeing — Sickness Data
Teacher absence due to illness
| Year | % Taking Absence | Avg Days (all teachers) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 64.5% | 5.0 |
| 2022/23 | 76.5% | 2.5 |
| 2021/22 | 66.7% | 3.4 |
| 2020/21 | 42.4% | 2.5 |
| 2018/19 | 54.1% | 2.1 |
| 2017/18 | 43.2% | 2.7 |
| 2016/17 | 28.9% | 1.4 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. Montpelier Primary School's rate of 5 days per teacher is above average.