Workforce & Staffing
Staff composition, teacher turnover, retention, and sickness absence
Key Figures
21.6
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
21.9:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
10d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
21.9
21.6 FTE
2023/24
22.9
20.6 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 | 20.6 | 19.4 | 1.2 | 0 | 5.8% |
Teacher Sickness Absence
Staff Wellbeing — Sickness Data
Teacher absence due to illness
| Year | % Taking Absence | Avg Days (all teachers) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 68.2% | 10.0 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. Plantation Primary School's rate of 10 days per teacher is above average.