Workforce & Staffing
Staff composition, teacher turnover, retention, and sickness absence
Key Figures
11.01
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
21.1:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
1.1d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
21.1
11.01 FTE
2023/24
26.1
8.79 FTE
2022/23
22.7
9.79 FTE
2021/22
25.2
9 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 | 8.8 | 7 | 0 | 1.8 | 20.5% | |
| 2022/23 | 9.8 | 8.8 | 1 | 0 | 10.2% | |
| 2021/22 | 9 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 22.2% |
Teacher Sickness Absence
Staff Wellbeing — Sickness Data
Teacher absence due to illness
| Year | % Taking Absence | Avg Days (all teachers) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 63.6% | 1.1 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. St Edward's Catholic Primary School's rate of 1.1 days per teacher is below average.