Workforce & Staffing
Staff composition, teacher turnover, retention, and sickness absence
Key Figures
69.05
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
17.2:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
4.6d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
17.2
69.05 FTE
2023/24
16.7
69.83 FTE
2022/23
16.1
69.97 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 | 70 | 61.4 | 8.2 | 0.5 | 12.4% | |
| 2022/23 | 70 | 62.3 | 4.7 | 3 | 11.0% |
Teacher Sickness Absence
Staff Wellbeing — Sickness Data
Teacher absence due to illness
| Year | % Taking Absence | Avg Days (all teachers) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 74.7% | 4.6 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. St Paul's Catholic College's rate of 4.6 days per teacher is above average.