Workforce & Staffing
Staff composition, teacher turnover, retention, and sickness absence
Key Figures
14.02
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
26.0:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
4.1d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
26.0
14.02 FTE
2023/24
21.4
18.02 FTE
2022/23
25.3
16.6 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 | 18 | 14 | 2 | 2 | 22.2% | |
| 2022/23 | 16.6 | 15.6 | 1 | 0 | 6.0% |
Teacher Sickness Absence
Staff Wellbeing — Sickness Data
Teacher absence due to illness
| Year | % Taking Absence | Avg Days (all teachers) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 55.6% | 4.1 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. The Minster Junior School's rate of 4.1 days per teacher is below average.