Workforce & Staffing
Staff composition, teacher turnover, retention, and sickness absence
Key Figures
76.8
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
12.4:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
5d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
12.4
76.8 FTE
2023/24
13.1
74.8 FTE
2022/23
14.3
69.73 FTE
2021/22
14.1
69.53 FTE
2020/21
14.6
68.53 FTE
2019/20
14.6
66.53 FTE
2018/19
16.8
54.53 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 | 74.8 | 62.8 | 7 | 5 | 16.0% | |
| 2022/23 | 69.7 | 65.7 | 2 | 2 | 5.7% | |
| 2021/22 | 69.5 | 59.5 | 6 | 4 | 14.4% | |
| 2020/21 | 68.5 | 58.5 | 6.2 | 3.8 | 14.6% | |
| 2019/20 | 66.5 | 57.5 | 5 | 4 | 13.5% | |
| 2018/19 | 54.5 | 48.7 | 3.8 | 2 | 10.6% | |
| 2017/18 | 47 | 36.5 | 5.5 | 5 | 22.3% |
Teacher Sickness Absence
Staff Wellbeing — Sickness Data
Teacher absence due to illness
| Year | % Taking Absence | Avg Days (all teachers) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 67.0% | 5.0 |
| 2022/23 | 74.4% | 5.5 |
| 2021/22 | 77.2% | 9.7 |
| 2020/21 | 43.6% | 3.1 |
| 2018/19 | 59.7% | 7.1 |
| 2017/18 | 62.9% | 5.1 |
| 2016/17 | 73.6% | 7.9 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. St Matthias School's rate of 5 days per teacher is above average.