Workforce & Staffing
Staff composition, teacher turnover, retention, and sickness absence
Key Figures
18.6
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
24.7:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
0.2d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
24.7
18.6 FTE
2023/24
22.1
20.6 FTE
2022/23
18.9
23.6 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 | 20.6 | 18.6 | 1 | 1 | 9.7% | |
| 2022/23 | 23.6 | 20.6 | 1 | 2 | 12.7% |
Teacher Sickness Absence
Staff Wellbeing — Sickness Data
Teacher absence due to illness
| Year | % Taking Absence | Avg Days (all teachers) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 9.1% | 0.2 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. St Thomas More Catholic Primary School's rate of 0.2 days per teacher is below average.