Workforce & Staffing
Staff composition, teacher turnover, retention, and sickness absence
Key Figures
15.31
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
21.6:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
2d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
21.6
15.31 FTE
2023/24
25.2
13.31 FTE
2022/23
23.6
14.31 FTE
2021/22
21.0
16.3 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 | 13.3 | 13.3 | 0 | 0 | 0.0% | |
| 2022/23 | 14.3 | 11.3 | 3 | 0 | 21.0% | |
| 2021/22 | 16.5 | 12.5 | 2 | 2 | 24.2% |
Teacher Sickness Absence
Staff Wellbeing — Sickness Data
Teacher absence due to illness
| Year | % Taking Absence | Avg Days (all teachers) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 53.3% | 2.0 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. Our Lady of Compassion Catholic Primary School's rate of 2 days per teacher is below average.