Workforce & Staffing
Staff composition, teacher turnover, retention, and sickness absence
Key Figures
50.4
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
16.6:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
2.6d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
16.6
50.4 FTE
2023/24
16.9
50.93 FTE
2022/23
19.7
46.63 FTE
2021/22
17.8
51.93 FTE
2020/21
17.2
57.1 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 | 50.9 | 35.6 | 6 | 9.3 | 30.1% | |
| 2022/23 | 46.6 | 38.8 | 3.9 | 4 | 17.0% | |
| 2021/22 | 51.9 | 32.6 | 5.6 | 13.8 | 37.4% | |
| 2020/21 | 57.1 | 44.1 | 7.2 | 5.8 | 22.8% |
Teacher Sickness Absence
Staff Wellbeing — Sickness Data
Teacher absence due to illness
| Year | % Taking Absence | Avg Days (all teachers) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 76.3% | 2.6 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. Stuart Bathurst Catholic High School's rate of 2.6 days per teacher is below average.