Workforce & Staffing
Staff composition, teacher turnover, retention, and sickness absence
Key Figures
42.01
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
15.1:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
15.9d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
15.1
42.01 FTE
2023/24
16.0
39.91 FTE
2022/23
14.9
42.51 FTE
2021/22
13.7
45.96 FTE
2020/21
13.9
46.06 FTE
2019/20
14.3
43.66 FTE
2018/19
14.1
41.09 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 | 39.9 | 31.9 | 6 | 2 | 20.1% | |
| 2022/23 | 42.5 | 35.9 | 4.8 | 1.8 | 15.5% | |
| 2021/22 | 46 | 39.4 | 3.6 | 3 | 14.3% | |
| 2020/21 | 46.1 | 41.6 | 3.5 | 1 | 9.8% | |
| 2019/20 | 43.7 | 41.7 | 0 | 2 | 4.6% | |
| 2018/19 | 41.1 | 36.1 | 4 | 1 | 12.2% | |
| 2017/18 | 37.7 | 30 | 4.7 | 3 | 20.4% |
Teacher Sickness Absence
Staff Wellbeing — Sickness Data
Teacher absence due to illness
| Year | % Taking Absence | Avg Days (all teachers) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 79.2% | 15.9 |
| 2022/23 | 83.0% | 9.2 |
| 2021/22 | 84.0% | 8.4 |
| 2020/21 | 55.1% | 2.8 |
| 2018/19 | 75.0% | 5.1 |
| 2017/18 | 60.4% | 5.1 |
| 2016/17 | 58.5% | 2.9 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. St Joseph's Catholic School's rate of 15.9 days per teacher is above average.