Workforce & Staffing
Staff composition, teacher turnover, retention, and sickness absence
Key Figures
61.6
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
19.7:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
3.8d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
19.7
61.6 FTE
2023/24
19.3
58.4 FTE
2022/23
18.8
58.2 FTE
2021/22
19.9
53.8 FTE
2020/21
19.3
50.4 FTE
2019/20
18.4
45.4 FTE
2018/19
18.6
38.2 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 | 58.4 | 41.2 | 5.6 | 11.6 | 29.5% | |
| 2022/23 | 58.2 | 48.2 | 3.4 | 6.6 | 17.2% | |
| 2021/22 | 54 | 45.2 | 4.8 | 4 | 16.3% | |
| 2020/21 | 50.4 | 43.4 | 5 | 2 | 13.9% | |
| 2019/20 | 45.4 | 38.6 | 5.8 | 1 | 15.0% | |
| 2018/19 | 38.2 | 27.6 | 4.6 | 6 | 27.7% | |
| 2017/18 | 36.2 | 24.8 | 6.4 | 5 | 31.5% |
Teacher Sickness Absence
Staff Wellbeing — Sickness Data
Teacher absence due to illness
| Year | % Taking Absence | Avg Days (all teachers) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 75.3% | 3.8 |
| 2022/23 | 73.0% | 4.7 |
| 2021/22 | 82.1% | 5.7 |
| 2020/21 | 35.6% | 2.0 |
| 2018/19 | 34.0% | 1.6 |
| 2017/18 | 64.4% | 2.6 |
| 2016/17 | 34.8% | 2.8 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. Nicholas Breakspear Catholic School's rate of 3.8 days per teacher is below average.