Workforce & Staffing
Staff composition, teacher turnover, retention, and sickness absence
Key Figures
7.4
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
16.7:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
1.4d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
16.7
7.4 FTE
2023/24
15.9
9.62 FTE
2022/23
21.6
7.62 FTE
2021/22
18.7
9.62 FTE
2020/21
17.6
10.62 FTE
2019/20
19.1
11.5 FTE
2018/19
21.0
11.9 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 | 10 | 7.6 | 0 | 2.4 | 24.0% | |
| 2022/23 | 7.8 | 6.8 | 1 | 0 | 12.8% | |
| 2021/22 | 10 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 30.0% | |
| 2020/21 | 11 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 27.3% | |
| 2019/20 | 12 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 16.7% | |
| 2018/19 | 12.4 | 9 | 2 | 1.4 | 27.4% | |
| 2017/18 | 12.1 | 8 | 2.1 | 2 | 33.9% |
Teacher Sickness Absence
Staff Wellbeing — Sickness Data
Teacher absence due to illness
| Year | % Taking Absence | Avg Days (all teachers) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 44.4% | 1.4 |
| 2022/23 | 66.7% | 5.6 |
| 2021/22 | 90.0% | 7.0 |
| 2020/21 | 40.0% | 9.1 |
| 2016/17 | 20.0% | 2.5 |
| 2015/16 | 14.3% | 3.7 |
| 2014/15 | 35.7% | 6.8 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. St Martin of Porres Catholic Primary School's rate of 1.4 days per teacher is below average.