Workforce & Staffing
Staff composition, teacher turnover, retention, and sickness absence
Key Figures
7.4
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
31.3:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
3.6d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
31.3
7.4 FTE
2023/24
27.3
10.17 FTE
2022/23
20.4
12.89 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 | 10.2 | 7.4 | 2 | 0.8 | 27.5% | |
| 2022/23 | 12.9 | 9.3 | 1 | 2.6 | 27.9% |
Teacher Sickness Absence
Staff Wellbeing — Sickness Data
Teacher absence due to illness
| Year | % Taking Absence | Avg Days (all teachers) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 54.5% | 3.6 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. St Winefride's RC Primary School's rate of 3.6 days per teacher is below average.