Workforce & Staffing
Staff composition, teacher turnover, retention, and sickness absence
Key Figures
17.6
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
22.7:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
4.2d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
22.7
17.6 FTE
2023/24
23.3
14.6 FTE
2022/23
21.9
12.6 FTE
2021/22
20.5
10.6 FTE
2020/21
18.1
8.6 FTE
2019/20
15.4
5.6 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 | 13.6 | 0 | 1 | 6.8% | |
| 2022/23 | 12.6 | 10.6 | 0 | 2 | 15.9% | |
| 2021/22 | 10.8 | 9.2 | 1 | 0.6 | 14.8% | |
| 2020/21 | 8.8 | 8.8 | 0 | 0 | 0.0% | |
| 2019/20 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 0 | 0 | 0.0% |
Teacher Sickness Absence
Staff Wellbeing — Sickness Data
Teacher absence due to illness
| Year | % Taking Absence | Avg Days (all teachers) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 88.2% | 4.2 |
| 2022/23 | 78.6% | 3.1 |
| 2021/22 | 46.2% | 3.5 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. Shireland Technology Primary's rate of 4.2 days per teacher is below average.