Workforce & Staffing
Staff composition, teacher turnover, retention, and sickness absence
Key Figures
17.76
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
26.3:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
26.3
17.76 FTE
2023/24
27.8
16.41 FTE
2022/23
26.5
17.69 FTE
2021/22
24.2
18.18 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 | 16.5 | 14.4 | 1 | 1 | 12.1% | |
| 2022/23 | 17.7 | 15.2 | 0.5 | 2 | 14.1% | |
| 2021/22 | 18 | 17 | 1 | 0 | 5.6% |