Workforce & Staffing
Staff composition, teacher turnover, retention, and sickness absence
Key Figures
17.1
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
25.8:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
5.6d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
25.8
17.1 FTE
2023/24
20.3
22.06 FTE
2022/23
19.1
22.76 FTE
2021/22
21.1
20.55 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 | 22.1 | 17 | 4.1 | 1 | 23.1% | |
| 2022/23 | 22 | 16.6 | 2.4 | 3 | 24.5% | |
| 2021/22 | 21 | 16.6 | 3 | 1.4 | 21.0% |
Teacher Sickness Absence
Staff Wellbeing — Sickness Data
Teacher absence due to illness
| Year | % Taking Absence | Avg Days (all teachers) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 58.6% | 5.6 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. Halterworth Primary School's rate of 5.6 days per teacher is above average.