Workforce & Staffing
Staff composition, teacher turnover, retention, and sickness absence
Key Figures
17.8
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
24.3:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
5.3d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
24.3
17.8 FTE
2023/24
23.4
17.8 FTE
2022/23
26.2
15.79 FTE
2021/22
24.3
16.79 FTE
2020/21
26.1
15.79 FTE
2019/20
25.3
16.59 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 | 17.6 | 16.6 | 0 | 1 | 5.7% | |
| 2022/23 | 15.6 | 15.6 | 0 | 0 | 0.0% | |
| 2021/22 | 16.6 | 15.6 | 1 | 0 | 6.0% | |
| 2020/21 | 15.6 | 12.6 | 3 | 0 | 19.2% | |
| 2019/20 | 16.4 | 15.4 | 1 | 0 | 6.1% |
Teacher Sickness Absence
Staff Wellbeing — Sickness Data
Teacher absence due to illness
| Year | % Taking Absence | Avg Days (all teachers) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 80.0% | 5.3 |
| 2022/23 | 68.4% | 4.8 |
| 2021/22 | 72.2% | 5.9 |
| 2020/21 | 27.8% | 1.1 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. St Joseph's Catholic Primary School's rate of 5.3 days per teacher is above average.