Workforce & Staffing
Staff composition, teacher turnover, retention, and sickness absence
Key Figures
12.87
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
20.8:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
4.6d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
20.8
12.87 FTE
2023/24
21.6
13.48 FTE
2022/23
24.3
12.58 FTE
2021/22
23.2
14.18 FTE
2020/21
21.0
15.48 FTE
2019/20
19.0
16.96 FTE
2018/19
19.8
17.3 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 | 13.5 | 11 | 0.4 | 2 | 17.8% | |
| 2022/23 | 11.6 | 10.6 | 1 | 0 | 8.6% | |
| 2021/22 | 14.2 | 9.8 | 2.4 | 2 | 31.0% | |
| 2020/21 | 15.5 | 13.4 | 1.2 | 0.8 | 12.9% | |
| 2019/20 | 17 | 13.5 | 2.4 | 1 | 20.0% | |
| 2018/19 | 17.3 | 14.3 | 2.4 | 0.6 | 17.3% | |
| 2017/18 | 15.6 | 10.6 | 1 | 4 | 32.1% |
Teacher Sickness Absence
Staff Wellbeing — Sickness Data
Teacher absence due to illness
| Year | % Taking Absence | Avg Days (all teachers) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 94.4% | 4.6 |
| 2022/23 | 72.2% | 3.9 |
| 2021/22 | 70.0% | 9.3 |
| 2020/21 | 71.4% | 4.0 |
| 2018/19 | 50.0% | 1.7 |
| 2017/18 | 14.3% | 0.5 |
| 2016/17 | 16.7% | 0.9 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. Harnham Church of England Controlled Junior School's rate of 4.6 days per teacher is above average.