Workforce & Staffing
Staff composition, teacher turnover, retention, and sickness absence
Key Figures
7.4
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
22.3:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
8.2d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
22.3
7.4 FTE
2023/24
20.7
9.2 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 | 9.2 | 5 | 1.2 | 3 | 45.7% |
Teacher Sickness Absence
Staff Wellbeing — Sickness Data
Teacher absence due to illness
| Year | % Taking Absence | Avg Days (all teachers) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 70.0% | 8.2 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. St Mary's CofE Primary School's rate of 8.2 days per teacher is above average.