Workforce
Staff structure, pupil-teacher ratios, and workforce trends
Key Figures
23.05
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
19.4:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
5.1d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
19.4
23.05 FTE
2023/24
18.0
24.05 FTE
2022/23
17.9
24.85 FTE
2021/22
16.9
25.67 FTE
2020/21
17.7
26.42 FTE
2019/20
17.6
28.67 FTE
2018/19
16.9
30.52 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 | 24.1 | 23.1 | 1 | 0 | 4.1% | |
| 2022/23 | 24.9 | 20.9 | 1 | 3 | 16.1% | |
| 2021/22 | 25.7 | 23.4 | 1.3 | 1 | 8.9% | |
| 2020/21 | 26.4 | 22.6 | 3 | 0.8 | 14.4% | |
| 2019/20 | 28.7 | 26 | 2.7 | 0 | 9.4% | |
| 2018/19 | 30.5 | 24.9 | 3.6 | 2 | 18.4% |
Teacher Sickness Absence
Staff Wellbeing — Sickness Data
Teacher absence due to illness
| Year | % Taking Absence | Avg Days (all teachers) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 57.1% | 5.1 |
| 2022/23 | 72.4% | 4.2 |
| 2021/22 | 82.8% | 5.4 |
| 2020/21 | 46.9% | 4.9 |
| 2018/19 | 68.4% | 2.4 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. Gallions Primary School's rate of 5.1 days per teacher is above average.