Workforce
Staff structure, pupil-teacher ratios, and workforce trends
Key Figures
6.6
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
16.0:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
5.7d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
16.0
6.6 FTE
2023/24
15.6
6 FTE
2022/23
13.1
5.71 FTE
2021/22
21.6
4.71 FTE
2020/21
20.5
4.9 FTE
2019/20
20.5
4.9 FTE
2018/19
20.0
4.9 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 | 6 | 5.8 | 0.2 | 0 | 3.3% | |
| 2022/23 | 5.7 | 4.7 | 1 | 0 | 17.5% | |
| 2021/22 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 0 | 0 | 0.0% | |
| 2020/21 | 4.9 | 4.7 | 0.2 | 0 | 4.1% | |
| 2019/20 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 0 | 0 | 0.0% | |
| 2018/19 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 0 | 0 | 0.0% | |
| 2017/18 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 0 | 0 | 0.0% |
Teacher Sickness Absence
Staff Wellbeing — Sickness Data
Teacher absence due to illness
| Year | % Taking Absence | Avg Days (all teachers) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 71.4% | 5.7 |
| 2022/23 | 83.3% | 1.8 |
| 2021/22 | 83.3% | 6.7 |
| 2020/21 | 33.3% | 18.8 |
| 2018/19 | 83.3% | 2.0 |
| 2017/18 | 16.7% | 0.2 |
| 2016/17 | 71.4% | 7.1 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. The Priors School's rate of 5.7 days per teacher is above average.