Workforce & Staffing
Staff composition, teacher turnover, retention, and sickness absence
Key Figures
32.3
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
20.6:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
4.7d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
20.6
32.3 FTE
2023/24
22.2
26.1 FTE
2022/23
19.2
29.4 FTE
2021/22
17.4
30.93 FTE
2020/21
16.8
30.3 FTE
2019/20
18.1
26 FTE
2018/19
20.3
24.2 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 | 26.1 | 21.9 | 1 | 3.2 | 16.1% | |
| 2022/23 | 29.4 | 18.6 | 5.2 | 5.6 | 36.7% | |
| 2021/22 | 30.9 | 21.5 | 1.4 | 8 | 30.4% | |
| 2020/21 | 30.3 | 27.5 | 1.8 | 1 | 9.2% | |
| 2019/20 | 26 | 23 | 1 | 2 | 11.5% | |
| 2018/19 | 24.2 | 14.4 | 3.8 | 6 | 40.5% | |
| 2017/18 | 24.1 | 16.6 | 3.5 | 4 | 31.1% |
Teacher Sickness Absence
Staff Wellbeing — Sickness Data
Teacher absence due to illness
| Year | % Taking Absence | Avg Days (all teachers) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 74.1% | 4.7 |
| 2022/23 | 42.4% | 1.2 |
| 2021/22 | 30.0% | 1.7 |
| 2020/21 | 61.1% | 4.9 |
| 2018/19 | 45.2% | 8.4 |
| 2017/18 | 62.1% | 9.2 |
| 2016/17 | 48.0% | 2.0 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. Vigo Primary School's rate of 4.7 days per teacher is above average.