Workforce & Staffing
Staff composition, teacher turnover, retention, and sickness absence
Key Figures
8.02
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
20.1:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
7d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
20.1
8.02 FTE
2023/24
20.1
9 FTE
2022/23
22.1
9.2 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 | 9 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 44.4% | |
| 2022/23 | 9.2 | 4.6 | 1.6 | 3 | 50.0% |
Teacher Sickness Absence
Staff Wellbeing — Sickness Data
Teacher absence due to illness
| Year | % Taking Absence | Avg Days (all teachers) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 69.2% | 7.0 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. St Augustine's Catholic Primary School's rate of 7 days per teacher is above average.