Workforce & Staffing
Staff composition, teacher turnover, retention, and sickness absence
Key Figures
11.6
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
17.5:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
1.8d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
17.5
11.6 FTE
2023/24
18.0
11.6 FTE
2022/23
22.5
10.6 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 | 11.6 | 10.6 | 1 | 0 | 8.6% | |
| 2022/23 | 10.6 | 9.6 | 0 | 1 | 9.4% |
Teacher Sickness Absence
Staff Wellbeing — Sickness Data
Teacher absence due to illness
| Year | % Taking Absence | Avg Days (all teachers) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 75.0% | 1.8 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. St Peter Chanel Catholic Primary School's rate of 1.8 days per teacher is below average.