Workforce & Staffing
Staff composition, teacher turnover, retention, and sickness absence
Key Figures
10.4
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
24.5:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
5.8d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
24.5
10.4 FTE
2023/24
22.3
11.46 FTE
2022/23
21.6
12.11 FTE
2021/22
21.9
12.69 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 | 11.5 | 9.5 | 2 | 0 | 17.4% | |
| 2022/23 | 12.1 | 11.5 | 0.7 | 0 | 5.8% | |
| 2021/22 | 11.7 | 10.1 | 0.6 | 1 | 13.7% |
Teacher Sickness Absence
Staff Wellbeing — Sickness Data
Teacher absence due to illness
| Year | % Taking Absence | Avg Days (all teachers) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 75.0% | 5.8 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. St Edward's Catholic Junior School's rate of 5.8 days per teacher is above average.