Workforce & Staffing
Staff composition, teacher turnover, retention, and sickness absence
Key Figures
11.5
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
16.9:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
4.4d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
16.9
11.5 FTE
2023/24
17.8
11.48 FTE
2022/23
15.2
13.28 FTE
2021/22
19.0
10.56 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 | 11.5 | 10.5 | 0.8 | 0.2 | 8.7% | |
| 2022/23 | 13.3 | 11.3 | 1 | 1 | 15.0% | |
| 2021/22 | 10.6 | 6 | 1 | 3.6 | 43.4% |
Teacher Sickness Absence
Staff Wellbeing — Sickness Data
Teacher absence due to illness
| Year | % Taking Absence | Avg Days (all teachers) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 85.7% | 4.4 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. Dundale Primary School and Nursery's rate of 4.4 days per teacher is below average.