Workforce & Staffing
Staff composition, teacher turnover, retention, and sickness absence
Key Figures
8.6
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
22.9:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
1.5d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
22.9
8.6 FTE
2023/24
28.6
5.8 FTE
2022/23
21.4
8.8 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 | 6.1 | 4.1 | 0 | 2 | 32.8% | |
| 2022/23 | 9.1 | 4.1 | 2 | 3 | 54.9% |
Teacher Sickness Absence
Staff Wellbeing — Sickness Data
Teacher absence due to illness
| Year | % Taking Absence | Avg Days (all teachers) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 42.9% | 1.5 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. Holland Junior School's rate of 1.5 days per teacher is below average.