Workforce & Staffing
Staff composition, teacher turnover, retention, and sickness absence
Key Figures
6.3
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
16.2:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
3d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
16.2
6.3 FTE
2023/24
14.9
6.8 FTE
2022/23
14.6
7 FTE
2021/22
14.1
7.1 FTE
2020/21
13.8
6.8 FTE
2019/20
15.9
6.2 FTE
2018/19
17.8
4.9 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 | 7 | 4.8 | 1 | 1.2 | 31.4% | |
| 2022/23 | 6 | 5.6 | 0.4 | 0 | 6.7% | |
| 2021/22 | 7.3 | 4.7 | 0.4 | 2.2 | 35.6% | |
| 2020/21 | 7.1 | 5.1 | 0 | 2 | 28.2% | |
| 2019/20 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 0 | 0 | 0.0% | |
| 2018/19 | 4.9 | 3.1 | 1.8 | 0 | 36.7% | |
| 2017/18 | 7.1 | 4.1 | 2 | 1 | 42.3% |
Teacher Sickness Absence
Staff Wellbeing — Sickness Data
Teacher absence due to illness
| Year | % Taking Absence | Avg Days (all teachers) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 62.5% | 3.0 |
| 2022/23 | 66.7% | 2.7 |
| 2021/22 | 33.3% | 1.1 |
| 2020/21 | 40.0% | 0.9 |
| 2018/19 | 57.1% | 1.9 |
| 2017/18 | 62.5% | 2.6 |
| 2016/17 | 77.8% | 3.4 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. High Halden Church of England Primary School's rate of 3 days per teacher is below average.