Workforce & Staffing
Staff composition, teacher turnover, retention, and sickness absence
Key Figures
13.81
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
24.1:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
7.3d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
24.1
13.81 FTE
2023/24
31.6
11.15 FTE
2022/23
31.9
12.24 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 | 11.5 | 6.5 | 4.1 | 0.9 | 43.5% | |
| 2022/23 | 12.2 | 3.7 | 6.7 | 1.8 | 69.7% |
Teacher Sickness Absence
Staff Wellbeing — Sickness Data
Teacher absence due to illness
| Year | % Taking Absence | Avg Days (all teachers) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 62.5% | 7.3 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. Heath Mount Primary School's rate of 7.3 days per teacher is above average.