Workforce & Staffing
Staff composition, teacher turnover, retention, and sickness absence
Key Figures
24.6
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
27.1:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
3.9d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
27.1
24.6 FTE
2023/24
24.1
28.2 FTE
2022/23
23.7
30.52 FTE
2021/22
22.3
28.98 FTE
2020/21
21.5
28.88 FTE
2019/20
24.2
28.18 FTE
2018/19
25.8
25.38 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 | 28.2 | 21.6 | 6.6 | 0 | 23.4% | |
| 2022/23 | 30.5 | 24.1 | 6.4 | 0 | 21.0% | |
| 2021/22 | 29 | 25.2 | 3.8 | 0 | 13.1% | |
| 2020/21 | 28.9 | 26.7 | 1.2 | 1 | 7.6% | |
| 2019/20 | 28.2 | 26.2 | 0 | 2 | 7.1% | |
| 2018/19 | 25.4 | 24.4 | 1 | 0 | 3.9% | |
| 2017/18 | 29.8 | 23 | 4 | 2.8 | 22.8% |
Teacher Sickness Absence
Staff Wellbeing — Sickness Data
Teacher absence due to illness
| Year | % Taking Absence | Avg Days (all teachers) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 60.0% | 3.9 |
| 2022/23 | 62.5% | 3.9 |
| 2021/22 | 74.2% | 8.3 |
| 2020/21 | 39.4% | 3.5 |
| 2018/19 | 54.5% | 3.1 |
| 2017/18 | 41.2% | 6.0 |
| 2016/17 | 48.5% | 7.0 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. Lionel Primary School's rate of 3.9 days per teacher is below average.