Workforce & Staffing
Staff composition, teacher turnover, retention, and sickness absence
Key Figures
27.8
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
22.1:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
2.9d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
22.1
27.8 FTE
2023/24
22.2
28.6 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 | 23 | 20 | 1.8 | 1.2 | 13.0% |
Teacher Sickness Absence
Staff Wellbeing — Sickness Data
Teacher absence due to illness
| Year | % Taking Absence | Avg Days (all teachers) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 53.6% | 2.9 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. Gilmour Primary School's rate of 2.9 days per teacher is below average.