Workforce & Staffing
Staff composition, teacher turnover, retention, and sickness absence
Key Figures
11.76
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
19.2:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
0.3d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
19.2
11.76 FTE
2023/24
20.2
10.15 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 | 10.5 | 9.7 | 0.8 | 0 | 7.6% |
Teacher Sickness Absence
Staff Wellbeing — Sickness Data
Teacher absence due to illness
| Year | % Taking Absence | Avg Days (all teachers) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 26.3% | 0.3 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. St Richard Reynolds Catholic Primary School's rate of 0.3 days per teacher is below average.