Workforce & Staffing
Staff composition, teacher turnover, retention, and sickness absence
Key Figures
8.19
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
22.7:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
6.2d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
22.7
8.19 FTE
2023/24
19.5
9.8 FTE
2022/23
19.4
10.2 FTE
2021/22
17.9
10.8 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 | 9.8 | 6.8 | 1 | 2 | 30.6% | |
| 2022/23 | 10.2 | 7.8 | 2.4 | 0 | 23.5% | |
| 2021/22 | 10.8 | 8.4 | 2.4 | 0 | 22.2% |
Teacher Sickness Absence
Staff Wellbeing — Sickness Data
Teacher absence due to illness
| Year | % Taking Absence | Avg Days (all teachers) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 50.0% | 6.2 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. St Joseph's Catholic Primary School's rate of 6.2 days per teacher is above average.