Workforce & Staffing
Staff composition, teacher turnover, retention, and sickness absence
Key Figures
11.4
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
17.2:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
7.7d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
17.2
11.4 FTE
2023/24
15.4
12.6 FTE
2022/23
14.1
12.91 FTE
2021/22
16.1
12.2 FTE
2020/21
15.2
12.2 FTE
2019/20
17.3
12.2 FTE
2018/19
19.4
12.2 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 | 11.8 | 7 | 4.8 | 0 | 40.7% | |
| 2022/23 | 12.1 | 10.8 | 1.3 | 0 | 10.7% | |
| 2021/22 | 11.8 | 8.8 | 2 | 1 | 25.4% | |
| 2020/21 | 11.8 | 10.8 | 1 | 0 | 8.5% | |
| 2019/20 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 0 | 0 | 0.0% | |
| 2018/19 | 11.8 | 6.8 | 4 | 1 | 42.4% | |
| 2017/18 | 12.8 | 8.8 | 2 | 2 | 31.2% |
Teacher Sickness Absence
Staff Wellbeing — Sickness Data
Teacher absence due to illness
| Year | % Taking Absence | Avg Days (all teachers) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 84.6% | 7.7 |
| 2022/23 | 91.7% | 3.2 |
| 2021/22 | 53.3% | 6.6 |
| 2020/21 | 53.8% | 3.7 |
| 2018/19 | 43.8% | 1.9 |
| 2017/18 | 57.1% | 1.5 |
| 2016/17 | 56.3% | 1.1 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. St Mary's RC Voluntary Aided Primary School's rate of 7.7 days per teacher is above average.