Workforce & Staffing
Staff composition, teacher turnover, retention, and sickness absence
Key Figures
11.5
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
17.7:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
3d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
17.7
11.5 FTE
2023/24
18.2
11.5 FTE
2022/23
19.5
10.5 FTE
2021/22
19.5
10.5 FTE
2020/21
19.3
10.5 FTE
2019/20
17.9
11.5 FTE
2018/19
19.4
10.5 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 | 11.2 | 8.2 | 2 | 1 | 26.8% | |
| 2022/23 | 9 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 22.2% | |
| 2021/22 | 10 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 20.0% | |
| 2020/21 | 10 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 20.0% | |
| 2019/20 | 11 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 18.2% | |
| 2018/19 | 10.2 | 8.2 | 2 | 0 | 19.6% | |
| 2017/18 | 10.2 | 8.2 | 1 | 1 | 19.6% |
Teacher Sickness Absence
Staff Wellbeing — Sickness Data
Teacher absence due to illness
| Year | % Taking Absence | Avg Days (all teachers) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 27.3% | 3.0 |
| 2022/23 | 30.8% | 1.1 |
| 2021/22 | 63.6% | 1.2 |
| 2020/21 | 33.3% | 0.9 |
| 2018/19 | 18.2% | 8.0 |
| 2017/18 | 15.4% | 0.6 |
| 2016/17 | 33.3% | 0.8 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. Our Lady and St Philomena's Catholic Primary School's rate of 3 days per teacher is below average.