Workforce & Staffing
Staff composition, teacher turnover, retention, and sickness absence
Key Figures
66.76
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
17.8:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
3.8d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
17.8
66.76 FTE
2023/24
16.6
69.35 FTE
2022/23
16.3
69.2 FTE
2021/22
17.0
68 FTE
2020/21
14.9
72.7 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 | 69.4 | 55.8 | 4.8 | 8.8 | 19.6% | |
| 2022/23 | 69.2 | 59.2 | 4 | 6 | 14.5% | |
| 2021/22 | 68 | 62.4 | 0 | 5.6 | 8.2% | |
| 2020/21 | 72.7 | 61.7 | 11 | 0 | 15.1% |
Teacher Sickness Absence
Staff Wellbeing — Sickness Data
Teacher absence due to illness
| Year | % Taking Absence | Avg Days (all teachers) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 64.6% | 3.8 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. St Edmund Campion Catholic School's rate of 3.8 days per teacher is below average.