Workforce & Staffing
Staff composition, teacher turnover, retention, and sickness absence
Key Figures
10.02
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
19.9:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
1.4d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
19.9
10.02 FTE
2023/24
18.0
10.98 FTE
2022/23
17.7
11.83 FTE
2021/22
17.9
11.82 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 | 11 | 10 | 0 | 1 | 9.1% | |
| 2022/23 | 11.8 | 10.8 | 1 | 0 | 8.5% | |
| 2021/22 | 11.8 | 10.8 | 1 | 0 | 8.5% |
Teacher Sickness Absence
Staff Wellbeing — Sickness Data
Teacher absence due to illness
| Year | % Taking Absence | Avg Days (all teachers) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 76.9% | 1.4 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School's rate of 1.4 days per teacher is below average.