Workforce & Staffing
Staff composition, teacher turnover, retention, and sickness absence
Key Figures
15.8
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
20.6:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
7.2d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
20.6
15.8 FTE
2023/24
21.1
17.6 FTE
2022/23
17.9
21.6 FTE
2021/22
18.6
20 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 | 17.6 | 15.8 | 1.8 | 0 | 10.2% | |
| 2022/23 | 21.6 | 16.2 | 1.6 | 3.8 | 25.0% | |
| 2021/22 | 20 | 15.2 | 0 | 4.8 | 24.0% |
Teacher Sickness Absence
Staff Wellbeing — Sickness Data
Teacher absence due to illness
| Year | % Taking Absence | Avg Days (all teachers) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 68.4% | 7.2 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. Hawksmoor School's rate of 7.2 days per teacher is above average.