Workforce & Staffing
Staff composition, teacher turnover, retention, and sickness absence
Key Figures
20.5
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
19.2:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
6.5d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
19.2
20.5 FTE
2023/24
17.3
21.5 FTE
2022/23
16.6
21.1 FTE
2021/22
16.3
19.7 FTE
2020/21
15.3
21.8 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 | 21.5 | 19.5 | 2 | 0 | 9.3% | |
| 2022/23 | 21.1 | 21.1 | 0 | 0 | 0.0% | |
| 2021/22 | 19.7 | 18.7 | 0 | 1 | 5.1% | |
| 2020/21 | 21.8 | 18.9 | 2.9 | 0 | 13.3% |
Teacher Sickness Absence
Staff Wellbeing — Sickness Data
Teacher absence due to illness
| Year | % Taking Absence | Avg Days (all teachers) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 56.5% | 6.5 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. St Ann's Primary School's rate of 6.5 days per teacher is above average.