Workforce & Staffing
Staff composition, teacher turnover, retention, and sickness absence
Key Figures
10
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
27.4:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
6.2d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
27.4
10 FTE
2023/24
24.4
13 FTE
2022/23
19.9
18 FTE
2021/22
20.6
18 FTE
2020/21
21.8
19.35 FTE
2019/20
19.8
21.35 FTE
2018/19
21.0
21.35 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 | 13 | 9 | 1 | 3 | 30.8% | |
| 2022/23 | 18 | 10 | 6 | 2 | 44.4% | |
| 2021/22 | 18 | 15 | 3 | 0 | 16.7% | |
| 2020/21 | 19.4 | 13 | 5.4 | 1 | 33.0% | |
| 2019/20 | 21.4 | 17.4 | 4 | 0 | 18.7% | |
| 2018/19 | 21.4 | 14.4 | 4 | 3 | 32.7% | |
| 2017/18 | 23.4 | 18.4 | 2 | 3 | 21.4% |
Teacher Sickness Absence
Staff Wellbeing — Sickness Data
Teacher absence due to illness
| Year | % Taking Absence | Avg Days (all teachers) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 68.8% | 6.2 |
| 2022/23 | 57.9% | 11.2 |
| 2021/22 | 78.9% | 8.0 |
| 2020/21 | 45.5% | 4.4 |
| 2018/19 | 56.0% | 3.1 |
| 2017/18 | 50.0% | 2.8 |
| 2016/17 | 50.0% | 1.8 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. St Cyprian's Greek Orthodox Primary Academy's rate of 6.2 days per teacher is above average.