Workforce & Staffing
Staff composition, teacher turnover, retention, and sickness absence
Key Figures
4.4
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
29.8:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
0.6d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
29.8
4.4 FTE
2023/24
30.8
2.4 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 | 2.4 | 1.4 | 1 | 0 | 41.7% |
Teacher Sickness Absence
Staff Wellbeing — Sickness Data
Teacher absence due to illness
| Year | % Taking Absence | Avg Days (all teachers) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 20.0% | 0.6 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. St Cecilia's CofE Primary School's rate of 0.6 days per teacher is below average.