Workforce & Staffing
Staff composition, teacher turnover, retention, and sickness absence
Key Figures
1.6
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
30.6:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
30.6
1.6 FTE
2023/24
20.8
2.6 FTE
2022/23
18.3
2.6 FTE
2021/22
21.0
2.6 FTE
2020/21
19.1
2.8 FTE
2019/20
20.0
2.8 FTE
2018/19
20.2
2.8 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 | 2.6 | 1.8 | 0.8 | 0 | 30.8% | |
| 2022/23 | 2.6 | 1.6 | 1 | 0 | 38.5% | |
| 2021/22 | 2.6 | 2.6 | 0 | 0 | 0.0% | |
| 2020/21 | 2.8 | 2.8 | 0 | 0 | 0.0% | |
| 2019/20 | 2.8 | 2.8 | 0 | 0 | 0.0% | |
| 2018/19 | 2.8 | 2.8 | 0 | 0 | 0.0% | |
| 2017/18 | 2.8 | 2.8 | 0 | 0 | 0.0% |