Workforce & Staffing
Staff composition, teacher turnover, retention, and sickness absence
Key Figures
38.4
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
22.8:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
5.6d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
22.8
38.4 FTE
2023/24
23.9
36.7 FTE
2022/23
22.9
37.8 FTE
2021/22
23.8
40.2 FTE
2020/21
23.4
41.8 FTE
2019/20
24.0
37.4 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 | 36.7 | 34.4 | 2.3 | 0 | 6.3% | |
| 2022/23 | 37.8 | 30.2 | 4.6 | 3 | 20.1% | |
| 2021/22 | 40.2 | 31.2 | 3 | 6 | 22.4% | |
| 2020/21 | 41.8 | 30.6 | 7.8 | 3.4 | 26.8% | |
| 2019/20 | 37.4 | 34.6 | 1.8 | 1 | 7.5% |
Teacher Sickness Absence
Staff Wellbeing — Sickness Data
Teacher absence due to illness
| Year | % Taking Absence | Avg Days (all teachers) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 72.5% | 5.6 |
| 2022/23 | 65.1% | 2.3 |
| 2021/22 | 66.7% | 8.3 |
| 2020/21 | 54.5% | 1.7 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. Priestmead Primary School and Nursery's rate of 5.6 days per teacher is above average.