Workforce & Staffing
Staff composition, teacher turnover, retention, and sickness absence
Key Figures
15.4
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
17.9:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
2.9d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
17.9
15.4 FTE
2023/24
21.6
13.87 FTE
2022/23
24.6
12.83 FTE
2021/22
16.1
20.23 FTE
2020/21
16.3
22.23 FTE
2019/20
17.3
22.23 FTE
2018/19
25.9
17.19 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 | 13.9 | 8.9 | 4 | 1 | 36.0% | |
| 2022/23 | 12.8 | 9.9 | 1 | 2 | 23.4% | |
| 2021/22 | 20.2 | 12.8 | 6 | 1.4 | 36.6% | |
| 2020/21 | 22.2 | 18.2 | 2 | 2 | 18.0% | |
| 2019/20 | 22.4 | 20.4 | 2 | 0 | 8.9% | |
| 2018/19 | 17 | 13.1 | 1 | 3 | 23.5% | |
| 2017/18 | 14.2 | 8 | 3 | 3.2 | 43.7% |
Teacher Sickness Absence
Staff Wellbeing — Sickness Data
Teacher absence due to illness
| Year | % Taking Absence | Avg Days (all teachers) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 61.9% | 2.9 |
| 2022/23 | 66.7% | 2.9 |
| 2021/22 | 72.7% | 10.8 |
| 2020/21 | 52.0% | 3.8 |
| 2018/19 | 62.1% | 2.5 |
| 2017/18 | 48.3% | 8.9 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. Harris Primary Academy Orpington's rate of 2.9 days per teacher is below average.