Workforce & Staffing
Staff composition, teacher turnover, retention, and sickness absence
Key Figures
29.1
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
22.3:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
3.6d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
22.3
29.1 FTE
2023/24
20.4
32.87 FTE
2022/23
19.7
33.87 FTE
2021/22
20.1
33.47 FTE
2020/21
19.6
35.79 FTE
2019/20
20.8
35.23 FTE
2018/19
18.2
39.72 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 | 32.9 | 28.3 | 2 | 2.6 | 14.0% | |
| 2022/23 | 33.9 | 32.1 | 1.8 | 0 | 5.3% | |
| 2021/22 | 33 | 30.4 | 1.6 | 1 | 7.9% | |
| 2020/21 | 35.7 | 33.7 | 0 | 2 | 5.6% | |
| 2019/20 | 35.2 | 33.6 | 1.6 | 0 | 4.5% | |
| 2018/19 | 39.9 | 34.9 | 1.8 | 3.2 | 12.5% | |
| 2017/18 | 36.8 | 34.2 | 1.6 | 1 | 7.1% |
Teacher Sickness Absence
Staff Wellbeing — Sickness Data
Teacher absence due to illness
| Year | % Taking Absence | Avg Days (all teachers) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 68.4% | 3.6 |
| 2022/23 | 54.1% | 8.2 |
| 2021/22 | 82.5% | 9.2 |
| 2020/21 | 58.5% | 5.9 |
| 2018/19 | 60.0% | 2.2 |
| 2017/18 | 60.0% | 3.8 |
| 2016/17 | 59.6% | 2.1 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. Hitherfield Primary School's rate of 3.6 days per teacher is below average.