Workforce
Staff structure, pupil-teacher ratios, and workforce trends
Key Figures
13.82
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
22.5:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
1.9d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
22.5
13.82 FTE
2023/24
22.2
14.43 FTE
2022/23
21.8
16.63 FTE
2021/22
25.3
15.12 FTE
2020/21
22.8
16.46 FTE
2019/20
20.9
18.03 FTE
2018/19
25.9
14.8 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 | 14.4 | 12.8 | 0.6 | 1 | 11.1% | |
| 2022/23 | 16.6 | 10.6 | 2 | 4 | 36.1% | |
| 2021/22 | 15.1 | 7.7 | 0.6 | 6.8 | 49.0% | |
| 2020/21 | 16.5 | 14.5 | 1 | 1 | 12.1% | |
| 2019/20 | 18 | 15 | 1 | 2 | 16.7% | |
| 2018/19 | 14.8 | 12.4 | 0.4 | 2 | 16.2% | |
| 2017/18 | 18.2 | 12.8 | 5.4 | 0 | 29.7% |
Teacher Sickness Absence
Staff Wellbeing — Sickness Data
Teacher absence due to illness
| Year | % Taking Absence | Avg Days (all teachers) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 44.4% | 1.9 |
| 2022/23 | 55.0% | 11.4 |
| 2021/22 | 45.5% | 3.0 |
| 2020/21 | 42.1% | 1.0 |
| 2018/19 | 42.9% | 1.3 |
| 2017/18 | 50.0% | 1.5 |
| 2016/17 | 71.4% | 4.0 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. Hillsgrove Primary School's rate of 1.9 days per teacher is below average.