Workforce & Staffing
Staff composition, teacher turnover, retention, and sickness absence
Key Figures
10.06
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
21.2:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
0.5d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
21.2
10.06 FTE
2023/24
21.0
10.06 FTE
2022/23
23.7
9.06 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 | 10.1 | 10.1 | 0 | 0 | 0.0% | |
| 2022/23 | 9.1 | 8.1 | 1 | 0 | 11.0% |
Teacher Sickness Absence
Staff Wellbeing — Sickness Data
Teacher absence due to illness
| Year | % Taking Absence | Avg Days (all teachers) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 36.4% | 0.5 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. Our Lady's Catholic Primary School's rate of 0.5 days per teacher is below average.