Workforce & Staffing
Staff composition, teacher turnover, retention, and sickness absence
Key Figures
13.6
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
17.5:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
4.6d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
17.5
13.6 FTE
2023/24
16.4
14.6 FTE
2022/23
21.5
11.2 FTE
2021/22
17.9
13.1 FTE
2020/21
19.6
12.1 FTE
2019/20
18.4
12.9 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 | 14.6 | 12.6 | 2 | 0 | 13.7% | |
| 2022/23 | 11.2 | 10.2 | 0 | 1 | 8.9% | |
| 2021/22 | 13.1 | 7.8 | 2.6 | 2.7 | 40.5% | |
| 2020/21 | 12.1 | 11.1 | 0 | 1 | 8.3% | |
| 2019/20 | 12.9 | 11.1 | 0.8 | 1 | 14.0% |
Teacher Sickness Absence
Staff Wellbeing — Sickness Data
Teacher absence due to illness
| Year | % Taking Absence | Avg Days (all teachers) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 73.3% | 4.6 |
| 2022/23 | 57.1% | 2.7 |
| 2021/22 | 55.6% | 9.9 |
| 2020/21 | 40.0% | 0.9 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. Princethorpe Junior School's rate of 4.6 days per teacher is above average.