Workforce & Staffing
Staff composition, teacher turnover, retention, and sickness absence
Key Figures
13.8
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
22.4:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
11.6d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
22.4
13.8 FTE
2023/24
21.6
15.4 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 | 15.4 | 11.4 | 3 | 1 | 26.0% |
Teacher Sickness Absence
Staff Wellbeing — Sickness Data
Teacher absence due to illness
| Year | % Taking Absence | Avg Days (all teachers) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 68.4% | 11.6 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. Hollington Primary School's rate of 11.6 days per teacher is above average.