Workforce & Staffing
Staff composition, teacher turnover, retention, and sickness absence
Key Figures
56.02
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
21.3:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
11.4d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
21.3
56.02 FTE
2023/24
20.7
58.03 FTE
2022/23
20.9
53.46 FTE
2021/22
19.5
56.92 FTE
2020/21
18.8
58.92 FTE
2019/20
19.1
59.12 FTE
2018/19
22.5
50 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 | 58 | 45.2 | 5 | 7.8 | 22.1% | |
| 2022/23 | 53.5 | 43.5 | 6 | 4 | 18.7% | |
| 2021/22 | 56.9 | 45.7 | 4.2 | 7 | 19.7% | |
| 2020/21 | 58.9 | 55.3 | 2.6 | 1 | 6.1% | |
| 2019/20 | 59.1 | 52.1 | 3 | 4 | 11.8% | |
| 2018/19 | 50 | 46 | 2 | 2 | 8.0% |
Teacher Sickness Absence
Staff Wellbeing — Sickness Data
Teacher absence due to illness
| Year | % Taking Absence | Avg Days (all teachers) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 67.2% | 11.4 |
| 2022/23 | 71.4% | 5.8 |
| 2021/22 | 76.9% | 12.4 |
| 2020/21 | 56.3% | 12.6 |
| 2018/19 | 64.4% | 5.5 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. Holy Trinity Catholic and Church of England School's rate of 11.4 days per teacher is above average.