Workforce & Staffing
Staff composition, teacher turnover, retention, and sickness absence
Key Figures
11.51
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
16.8:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
2.5d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
16.8
11.51 FTE
2023/24
21.6
9.31 FTE
2022/23
20.1
9.91 FTE
2021/22
21.5
9.2 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 | 9.3 | 6.9 | 0.4 | 2 | 25.8% | |
| 2022/23 | 9.7 | 7.9 | 1.8 | 0 | 18.6% | |
| 2021/22 | 9.2 | 7.4 | 1.8 | 0 | 19.6% |
Teacher Sickness Absence
Staff Wellbeing — Sickness Data
Teacher absence due to illness
| Year | % Taking Absence | Avg Days (all teachers) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 41.7% | 2.5 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School's rate of 2.5 days per teacher is below average.