Workforce & Staffing
Staff composition, teacher turnover, retention, and sickness absence
Key Figures
11.5
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
18.8:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
2.6d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
18.8
11.5 FTE
2023/24
16.5
12 FTE
2022/23
23.4
9 FTE
2021/22
18.6
11 FTE
2020/21
21.9
12 FTE
2019/20
22.4
13 FTE
2018/19
20.8
11 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 | 12 | 11 | 0 | 1 | 8.3% | |
| 2022/23 | 9 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0.0% | |
| 2021/22 | 11 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 27.3% | |
| 2020/21 | 12 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 33.3% | |
| 2019/20 | 13 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 7.7% | |
| 2018/19 | 11 | 9 | 0 | 2 | 18.2% |
Teacher Sickness Absence
Staff Wellbeing — Sickness Data
Teacher absence due to illness
| Year | % Taking Absence | Avg Days (all teachers) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 38.5% | 2.6 |
| 2022/23 | 80.0% | 5.0 |
| 2021/22 | 46.2% | 2.5 |
| 2020/21 | 46.2% | 0.9 |
| 2018/19 | 50.0% | 2.5 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. St George's CofE Primary School's rate of 2.6 days per teacher is below average.