Workforce & Staffing
Staff composition, teacher turnover, retention, and sickness absence
Key Figures
17.4
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
25.6:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
2.8d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
25.6
17.4 FTE
2023/24
27.6
16.2 FTE
2022/23
23.2
19.2 FTE
2021/22
26.5
17.2 FTE
2020/21
25.9
17.2 FTE
2019/20
26.8
16.8 FTE
2018/19
25.8
17.4 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 | 16.4 | 15.8 | 0.6 | 0 | 3.7% | |
| 2022/23 | 19.4 | 16.4 | 3 | 0 | 15.5% | |
| 2021/22 | 17.2 | 16.2 | 1 | 0 | 5.8% | |
| 2020/21 | 17.2 | 15.2 | 2 | 0 | 11.6% | |
| 2019/20 | 16.8 | 16.8 | 0 | 0 | 0.0% | |
| 2018/19 | 17.4 | 15.6 | 0.8 | 1 | 10.3% | |
| 2017/18 | 18.4 | 15.6 | 2.8 | 0 | 15.2% |
Teacher Sickness Absence
Staff Wellbeing — Sickness Data
Teacher absence due to illness
| Year | % Taking Absence | Avg Days (all teachers) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 45.0% | 2.8 |
| 2022/23 | 57.1% | 3.5 |
| 2021/22 | 23.8% | 2.6 |
| 2020/21 | 21.1% | 0.6 |
| 2018/19 | 31.6% | 1.2 |
| 2017/18 | 16.7% | 0.2 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. St Mary's Catholic Primary School's rate of 2.8 days per teacher is below average.