Workforce & Staffing
Staff composition, teacher turnover, retention, and sickness absence
Key Figures
11.9
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
26.6:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
2.3d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
26.6
11.9 FTE
2023/24
27.8
12.2 FTE
2022/23
27.3
11.8 FTE
2021/22
21.9
14.4 FTE
2020/21
21.5
16.8 FTE
2019/20
22.3
16.26 FTE
2018/19
19.7
17.17 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 | 12.2 | 9.4 | 2.8 | 0 | 23.0% | |
| 2022/23 | 11.8 | 8.8 | 1 | 2 | 25.4% | |
| 2021/22 | 14.4 | 10 | 1.4 | 3 | 30.6% | |
| 2020/21 | 16.8 | 12.8 | 3 | 1 | 23.8% | |
| 2019/20 | 16.3 | 11.2 | 2.1 | 3 | 31.3% | |
| 2018/19 | 17.2 | 15.2 | 0 | 2 | 11.6% | |
| 2017/18 | 14.8 | 12.8 | 2 | 0 | 13.5% |
Teacher Sickness Absence
Staff Wellbeing — Sickness Data
Teacher absence due to illness
| Year | % Taking Absence | Avg Days (all teachers) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 75.0% | 2.3 |
| 2022/23 | 78.6% | 6.4 |
| 2021/22 | 70.6% | 6.6 |
| 2020/21 | 35.0% | 3.2 |
| 2018/19 | 61.9% | 6.3 |
| 2017/18 | 65.0% | 3.5 |
| 2016/17 | 68.2% | 9.6 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. Holy Family Catholic Primary School's rate of 2.3 days per teacher is below average.