Workforce
Staff structure, pupil-teacher ratios, and workforce trends
Key Figures
27.8
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
22.5:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
2.5d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
22.5
27.8 FTE
2023/24
24.5
25.2 FTE
2022/23
22.8
26.8 FTE
2021/22
23.0
26.6 FTE
2020/21
23.0
26.6 FTE
2019/20
23.9
26 FTE
2018/19
23.1
26.8 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 | 25.2 | 24.2 | 1 | 0 | 4.0% | |
| 2022/23 | 26.8 | 24.2 | 2.6 | 0 | 9.7% | |
| 2021/22 | 26.6 | 24.6 | 2 | 0 | 7.5% | |
| 2020/21 | 26.6 | 23.2 | 3.4 | 0 | 12.8% | |
| 2019/20 | 26.2 | 26.2 | 0 | 0 | 0.0% | |
| 2018/19 | 26.8 | 24.8 | 2 | 0 | 7.5% | |
| 2017/18 | 26.6 | 26 | 0.6 | 0 | 2.3% |
Teacher Sickness Absence
Staff Wellbeing — Sickness Data
Teacher absence due to illness
| Year | % Taking Absence | Avg Days (all teachers) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 54.5% | 2.5 |
| 2022/23 | 36.7% | 1.7 |
| 2021/22 | 54.8% | 4.9 |
| 2020/21 | 43.3% | 2.3 |
| 2018/19 | 10.3% | 0.8 |
| 2017/18 | 32.1% | 2.0 |
| 2016/17 | 31.0% | 1.5 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. St Mary's and St Peter's Church of England Primary School's rate of 2.5 days per teacher is below average.