Workforce & Staffing
Staff composition, teacher turnover, retention, and sickness absence
Key Figures
11.28
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
21.6:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
0.8d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
21.6
11.28 FTE
2023/24
16.2
14.8 FTE
2022/23
24.1
10.16 FTE
2021/22
26.0
9.8 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 | 15.4 | 10.6 | 2.7 | 2 | 30.5% | |
| 2022/23 | 10.2 | 9.2 | 1 | 0 | 9.8% | |
| 2021/22 | 9.8 | 8.8 | 0 | 1 | 10.2% |
Teacher Sickness Absence
Staff Wellbeing — Sickness Data
Teacher absence due to illness
| Year | % Taking Absence | Avg Days (all teachers) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 43.8% | 0.8 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. St Anthony's Catholic Primary School's rate of 0.8 days per teacher is below average.