Workforce & Staffing
Staff composition, teacher turnover, retention, and sickness absence
Key Figures
11.42
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
21.3:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
3.5d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
21.3
11.42 FTE
2023/24
18.3
12.62 FTE
2022/23
17.1
13.62 FTE
2021/22
16.5
14.43 FTE
2020/21
17.4
13.55 FTE
2019/20
19.2
12.73 FTE
2018/19
19.4
13.39 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 | 12.6 | 11.6 | 0 | 1 | 7.9% | |
| 2022/23 | 13.6 | 11.6 | 2 | 0 | 14.7% | |
| 2021/22 | 14.4 | 12.6 | 1.8 | 0 | 12.5% | |
| 2020/21 | 13.6 | 13.6 | 0 | 0 | 0.0% | |
| 2019/20 | 12.7 | 12.7 | 0 | 0 | 0.0% | |
| 2018/19 | 13.4 | 12.4 | 0 | 1 | 7.5% | |
| 2017/18 | 12.3 | 10.3 | 1 | 1 | 16.3% |
Teacher Sickness Absence
Staff Wellbeing — Sickness Data
Teacher absence due to illness
| Year | % Taking Absence | Avg Days (all teachers) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 64.3% | 3.5 |
| 2022/23 | 85.7% | 4.6 |
| 2021/22 | 76.5% | 3.4 |
| 2020/21 | 44.4% | 3.2 |
| 2018/19 | 68.8% | 2.8 |
| 2017/18 | 50.0% | 1.2 |
| 2016/17 | 37.5% | 1.6 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. St John Vianney RC Primary School's rate of 3.5 days per teacher is below average.