Workforce & Staffing
Staff composition, teacher turnover, retention, and sickness absence
Key Figures
11.8
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
19.2:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
2.8d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
19.2
11.8 FTE
2023/24
16.7
13 FTE
2022/23
17.1
14 FTE
2021/22
17.1
14 FTE
2020/21
17.6
14 FTE
2019/20
24.4
10 FTE
2018/19
20.9
12 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 | 13 | 10 | 2 | 1 | 23.1% | |
| 2022/23 | 14 | 10 | 3 | 1 | 28.6% | |
| 2021/22 | 14 | 12 | 1 | 1 | 14.3% | |
| 2020/21 | 14 | 12 | 1 | 1 | 14.3% | |
| 2019/20 | 10 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0.0% | |
| 2018/19 | 12 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 25.0% | |
| 2017/18 | 14.6 | 10.6 | 4 | 0 | 27.4% |
Teacher Sickness Absence
Staff Wellbeing — Sickness Data
Teacher absence due to illness
| Year | % Taking Absence | Avg Days (all teachers) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 50.0% | 2.8 |
| 2022/23 | 64.3% | 3.1 |
| 2021/22 | 60.0% | 10.3 |
| 2020/21 | 71.4% | 3.3 |
| 2018/19 | 33.3% | 8.5 |
| 2017/18 | 6.3% | 0.6 |
| 2016/17 | 30.8% | 3.2 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. St Vincent de Paul Catholic Primary School's rate of 2.8 days per teacher is below average.