Workforce & Staffing
Staff composition, teacher turnover, retention, and sickness absence
Key Figures
28.8
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
21.6:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
3.6d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
21.6
28.8 FTE
National primary average: ~20.9. A higher ratio indicates fewer teachers per pupil.
Teacher Sickness Absence
Staff Wellbeing — Sickness Data
Teacher absence due to illness
| Year | % Taking Absence | Avg Days (all teachers) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 66.7% | 3.6 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. Merryhills Primary School's rate of 3.6 days per teacher is below average.