Workforce & Staffing
Staff composition, teacher turnover, retention, and sickness absence
Key Figures
9.36
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
22.2:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
7.7d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
22.2
9.36 FTE
2023/24
19.2
10.79 FTE
2022/23
23.9
8.8 FTE
2021/22
22.1
9.56 FTE
2020/21
22.2
9.56 FTE
2019/20
22.5
9.46 FTE
2018/19
22.2
9.46 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 | 11.6 | 9.1 | 1.7 | 0.8 | 21.6% | |
| 2022/23 | 8.8 | 8.8 | 0 | 0 | 0.0% | |
| 2021/22 | 9.6 | 6.8 | 2.8 | 0 | 29.2% | |
| 2020/21 | 9.6 | 9.6 | 0 | 0 | 0.0% | |
| 2019/20 | 9.5 | 8.5 | 1 | 0 | 10.5% | |
| 2018/19 | 9.5 | 9.5 | 0 | 0 | 0.0% | |
| 2017/18 | 9 | 9 | 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 | 80.0% | 7.7 |
| 2022/23 | 53.8% | 10.8 |
| 2021/22 | 33.3% | 0.9 |
| 2020/21 | 35.7% | 0.9 |
| 2018/19 | 23.1% | 2.8 |
| 2017/18 | 38.5% | 2.1 |
| 2016/17 | 15.4% | 0.2 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. Holy Apostles' Church of England Primary School's rate of 7.7 days per teacher is above average.