Workforce & Staffing
Staff composition, teacher turnover, retention, and sickness absence
Key Figures
6.6
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
22.7:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
0.6d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
22.7
6.6 FTE
2023/24
31.5
4.6 FTE
2022/23
42.3
3.94 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 | 4.8 | 3.8 | 0 | 1 | 20.8% | |
| 2022/23 | 3.9 | 1.7 | 2.2 | 0 | 56.4% |
Teacher Sickness Absence
Staff Wellbeing — Sickness Data
Teacher absence due to illness
| Year | % Taking Absence | Avg Days (all teachers) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 28.6% | 0.6 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. Our Lady and St Teresa's Catholic Primary School's rate of 0.6 days per teacher is below average.