Workforce & Staffing
Staff composition, teacher turnover, retention, and sickness absence
Key Figures
9.6
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
21.6:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
4.5d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
21.6
9.6 FTE
2023/24
25.4
7.9 FTE
2022/23
27.1
7.6 FTE
2021/22
21.1
9.8 FTE
2020/21
22.9
9 FTE
2019/20
20.4
10 FTE
2018/19
21.0
9.6 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 | 7.9 | 4.5 | 3.4 | 0 | 43.0% | |
| 2022/23 | 7.6 | 6.4 | 1.2 | 0 | 15.8% | |
| 2021/22 | 9.8 | 7.8 | 2 | 0 | 20.4% | |
| 2020/21 | 9 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 11.1% | |
| 2019/20 | 10 | 9.6 | 0.4 | 0 | 4.0% | |
| 2018/19 | 9.6 | 8.6 | 0 | 1 | 10.4% | |
| 2017/18 | 10.9 | 9 | 1.9 | 0 | 17.4% |
Teacher Sickness Absence
Staff Wellbeing — Sickness Data
Teacher absence due to illness
| Year | % Taking Absence | Avg Days (all teachers) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 66.7% | 4.5 |
| 2022/23 | 40.0% | 1.8 |
| 2021/22 | 57.1% | 4.4 |
| 2020/21 | 50.0% | 7.1 |
| 2018/19 | 46.2% | 3.9 |
| 2017/18 | 53.3% | 3.7 |
| 2016/17 | 42.9% | 3.7 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. St Martin de Porres Catholic Primary School's rate of 4.5 days per teacher is above average.