Workforce & Staffing
Staff composition, teacher turnover, retention, and sickness absence
Key Figures
36.48
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
17.9:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
16.4d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
17.9
36.48 FTE
2023/24
17.6
46.5 FTE
2022/23
16.6
59.1 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 | 46.7 | 32.4 | 8.7 | 5.6 | 30.6% | |
| 2022/23 | 59.1 | 40.1 | 9.6 | 9.4 | 32.1% |
Teacher Sickness Absence
Staff Wellbeing — Sickness Data
Teacher absence due to illness
| Year | % Taking Absence | Avg Days (all teachers) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 69.8% | 16.4 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. Sacred Heart Catholic Academy's rate of 16.4 days per teacher is above average.