Workforce & Staffing
Staff composition, teacher turnover, retention, and sickness absence
Key Figures
9.8
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
22.1:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
2.8d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
22.1
9.8 FTE
2023/24
19.1
11.8 FTE
2022/23
20.5
11.8 FTE
2021/22
20.7
10.51 FTE
2020/21
20.1
10.51 FTE
2019/20
18.5
11.51 FTE
2018/19
20.2
10.51 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 | 11.8 | 9.8 | 0 | 2 | 16.9% | |
| 2022/23 | 12 | 9.8 | 0 | 2.2 | 18.3% | |
| 2021/22 | 10.5 | 10.5 | 0 | 0 | 0.0% | |
| 2020/21 | 10.5 | 10.5 | 0 | 0 | 0.0% | |
| 2019/20 | 11.5 | 10.5 | 1 | 0 | 8.7% | |
| 2018/19 | 10.5 | 8.5 | 2 | 0 | 19.0% | |
| 2017/18 | 13.9 | 9.5 | 0 | 4.4 | 31.7% |
Teacher Sickness Absence
Staff Wellbeing — Sickness Data
Teacher absence due to illness
| Year | % Taking Absence | Avg Days (all teachers) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 60.0% | 2.8 |
| 2022/23 | 72.7% | 1.3 |
| 2021/22 | 58.3% | 3.7 |
| 2020/21 | 45.5% | 2.9 |
| 2018/19 | 50.0% | 1.7 |
| 2017/18 | 30.8% | 0.7 |
| 2016/17 | 42.9% | 0.9 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. Our Lady and St John's Catholic Primary School's rate of 2.8 days per teacher is below average.