Workforce & Staffing
Staff composition, teacher turnover, retention, and sickness absence
Key Figures
9.9
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
23.3:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
9.2d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
23.3
9.9 FTE
2023/24
26.1
8.9 FTE
2022/23
26.4
8.9 FTE
2021/22
29.6
7.9 FTE
2020/21
21.7
9.9 FTE
2019/20
28.1
7.9 FTE
2018/19
23.4
8.8 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 | 8.9 | 7.9 | 0 | 1 | 11.2% | |
| 2022/23 | 8.9 | 6.9 | 1 | 1 | 22.5% | |
| 2021/22 | 7.9 | 7.3 | 0.6 | 0 | 7.6% | |
| 2020/21 | 9.9 | 6.9 | 2 | 1 | 30.3% | |
| 2019/20 | 7.9 | 7.9 | 0 | 0 | 0.0% | |
| 2018/19 | 8.8 | 5.9 | 0.8 | 2.1 | 33.0% | |
| 2017/18 | 9.6 | 9.6 | 0 | 0 | 0.0% |
Teacher Sickness Absence
Staff Wellbeing — Sickness Data
Teacher absence due to illness
| Year | % Taking Absence | Avg Days (all teachers) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 75.0% | 9.2 |
| 2022/23 | 100.0% | 11.0 |
| 2021/22 | 70.0% | 9.3 |
| 2020/21 | 60.0% | 14.8 |
| 2018/19 | 63.6% | 2.1 |
| 2017/18 | 45.5% | 1.5 |
| 2016/17 | 70.0% | 7.0 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. St Joseph's Catholic Primary School's rate of 9.2 days per teacher is above average.