Workforce & Staffing
Staff composition, teacher turnover, retention, and sickness absence
Key Figures
16
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
19.9:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
16.9d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
19.9
16 FTE
2023/24
19.8
15.52 FTE
2022/23
19.0
16.01 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 | 15.5 | 13.5 | 2 | 0 | 12.9% | |
| 2022/23 | 15 | 13.2 | 0.8 | 1 | 12.0% |
Teacher Sickness Absence
Staff Wellbeing — Sickness Data
Teacher absence due to illness
| Year | % Taking Absence | Avg Days (all teachers) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 61.1% | 16.9 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. The Trinity Catholic Academy's rate of 16.9 days per teacher is above average.