Workforce & Staffing
Staff composition, teacher turnover, retention, and sickness absence
Key Figures
7.59
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
25.7:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
8.8d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
25.7
7.59 FTE
2023/24
26.6
7.59 FTE
2022/23
26.8
7.5 FTE
2021/22
24.2
8.5 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 | 7.6 | 6.6 | 0 | 1 | 13.2% | |
| 2022/23 | 7.5 | 7.5 | 0 | 0 | 0.0% | |
| 2021/22 | 8.5 | 7.5 | 1 | 0 | 11.8% |
Teacher Sickness Absence
Staff Wellbeing — Sickness Data
Teacher absence due to illness
| Year | % Taking Absence | Avg Days (all teachers) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 60.0% | 8.8 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. St Christopher's Catholic Primary Academy's rate of 8.8 days per teacher is above average.