Workforce & Staffing
Staff composition, teacher turnover, retention, and sickness absence
Key Figures
11.8
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
21.5:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
2.9d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
21.5
11.8 FTE
2023/24
21.7
13.4 FTE
2022/23
21.7
12.4 FTE
2021/22
18.0
15.8 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 | 12.4 | 10.8 | 0 | 1.6 | 12.9% | |
| 2022/23 | 12.4 | 7.8 | 1.6 | 3 | 37.1% | |
| 2021/22 | 15.8 | 13.2 | 1.6 | 1 | 16.5% |
Teacher Sickness Absence
Staff Wellbeing — Sickness Data
Teacher absence due to illness
| Year | % Taking Absence | Avg Days (all teachers) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 60.0% | 2.9 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. St Stephen's Infant School's rate of 2.9 days per teacher is below average.