Workforce & Staffing
Staff composition, teacher turnover, retention, and sickness absence
Key Figures
5.9
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
19.5:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
5.5d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
19.5
5.9 FTE
2023/24
22.9
5.1 FTE
2022/23
13.8
9.1 FTE
2021/22
15.2
9.1 FTE
2020/21
19.2
7.8 FTE
2019/20
19.7
9.8 FTE
2018/19
19.8
9.3 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 | 5.2 | 4.2 | 1 | 0 | 19.2% | |
| 2022/23 | 9.2 | 5.2 | 1 | 3 | 43.5% | |
| 2021/22 | 9.2 | 8 | 1 | 0.2 | 13.0% | |
| 2020/21 | 7.8 | 7 | 0.8 | 0 | 10.3% | |
| 2019/20 | 9.8 | 7.8 | 2 | 0 | 20.4% | |
| 2018/19 | 9.3 | 6 | 0.3 | 3 | 35.5% | |
| 2017/18 | 11.3 | 7.3 | 2 | 2 | 35.4% |
Teacher Sickness Absence
Staff Wellbeing — Sickness Data
Teacher absence due to illness
| Year | % Taking Absence | Avg Days (all teachers) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 16.7% | 5.5 |
| 2022/23 | 66.7% | 9.8 |
| 2021/22 | 70.0% | 16.9 |
| 2020/21 | 37.5% | 0.6 |
| 2018/19 | 23.1% | 1.8 |
| 2017/18 | 53.8% | 1.0 |
| 2016/17 | 35.7% | 1.0 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. St Paul's and All Hallows CofE Junior School's rate of 5.5 days per teacher is above average.