Workforce & Staffing
Staff composition, teacher turnover, retention, and sickness absence
Key Figures
50.9
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
18.5:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
7.4d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
18.5
50.9 FTE
2023/24
17.9
52.3 FTE
2022/23
18.0
50.37 FTE
2021/22
17.8
50.07 FTE
2020/21
18.2
46.5 FTE
2019/20
17.0
45.48 FTE
2018/19
16.0
45.86 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 | 52.3 | 45.6 | 5.9 | 0.8 | 12.8% | |
| 2022/23 | 50.1 | 43.5 | 5.6 | 1 | 13.2% | |
| 2021/22 | 49.9 | 41 | 7 | 1.9 | 17.8% | |
| 2020/21 | 46.3 | 44.4 | 1.9 | 0 | 4.1% | |
| 2019/20 | 44.9 | 42.1 | 1 | 1.8 | 6.2% | |
| 2018/19 | 45.2 | 39.5 | 3.8 | 2 | 12.8% | |
| 2017/18 | 43.7 | 39.5 | 3.2 | 1 | 9.6% |
Teacher Sickness Absence
Staff Wellbeing — Sickness Data
Teacher absence due to illness
| Year | % Taking Absence | Avg Days (all teachers) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 83.3% | 7.4 |
| 2022/23 | 71.7% | 6.5 |
| 2021/22 | 77.6% | 6.5 |
| 2020/21 | 62.3% | 3.7 |
| 2018/19 | 50.0% | 4.8 |
| 2017/18 | 78.8% | 6.3 |
| 2016/17 | 58.0% | 3.4 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. Queen Mary's High School's rate of 7.4 days per teacher is above average.