Workforce & Staffing
Staff composition, teacher turnover, retention, and sickness absence
Key Figures
9.6
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
37.0:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
2.3d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
37.0
9.6 FTE
2023/24
28.4
12.6 FTE
2022/23
29.3
12.6 FTE
2021/22
23.4
16.6 FTE
2020/21
22.3
16.7 FTE
2019/20
19.8
19.9 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 | 12.6 | 9.6 | 3 | 0 | 23.8% | |
| 2022/23 | 12.6 | 11.6 | 1 | 0 | 7.9% | |
| 2021/22 | 16.6 | 10.6 | 5 | 1 | 36.1% | |
| 2020/21 | 16.7 | 13.2 | 3.5 | 0 | 21.0% | |
| 2019/20 | 19.9 | 16.6 | 1.3 | 2 | 16.6% |
Teacher Sickness Absence
Staff Wellbeing — Sickness Data
Teacher absence due to illness
| Year | % Taking Absence | Avg Days (all teachers) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 33.3% | 2.3 |
| 2022/23 | 53.8% | 2.6 |
| 2021/22 | 64.7% | 6.8 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. Ham Dingle Primary Academy's rate of 2.3 days per teacher is below average.