Workforce & Staffing
Staff composition, teacher turnover, retention, and sickness absence
Key Figures
16.6
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
21.7:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
3.3d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
21.7
16.6 FTE
2023/24
22.6
17 FTE
2022/23
22.3
17.9 FTE
2021/22
24.1
17.2 FTE
2020/21
23.7
17.4 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 | 17 | 14 | 3 | 0 | 17.6% | |
| 2022/23 | 17.9 | 12.7 | 4.2 | 1 | 29.1% | |
| 2021/22 | 17.7 | 15.3 | 0 | 2.4 | 13.6% | |
| 2020/21 | 17.4 | 17.4 | 0 | 0 | 0.0% |
Teacher Sickness Absence
Staff Wellbeing — Sickness Data
Teacher absence due to illness
| Year | % Taking Absence | Avg Days (all teachers) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 61.9% | 3.3 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. Catherine Wayte Primary School's rate of 3.3 days per teacher is below average.