Workforce & Staffing
Staff composition, teacher turnover, retention, and sickness absence
Key Figures
28.8
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
25.2:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
4.4d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
25.2
28.8 FTE
2023/24
25.5
28.2 FTE
2022/23
26.0
24.2 FTE
2021/22
27.6
21.8 FTE
2020/21
27.1
22.8 FTE
2019/20
27.0
21.8 FTE
2018/19
23.2
23.8 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 | 28.2 | 24.4 | 1.2 | 2.6 | 13.5% | |
| 2022/23 | 24.2 | 15.8 | 1.8 | 6.6 | 34.7% | |
| 2021/22 | 21.8 | 15.8 | 2 | 4 | 27.5% | |
| 2020/21 | 22.8 | 20.8 | 2 | 0 | 8.8% | |
| 2019/20 | 21.9 | 19.9 | 2 | 0 | 9.1% | |
| 2018/19 | 23.8 | 20.8 | 1 | 2 | 12.6% | |
| 2017/18 | 22.6 | 21.6 | 0 | 1 | 4.4% |
Teacher Sickness Absence
Staff Wellbeing — Sickness Data
Teacher absence due to illness
| Year | % Taking Absence | Avg Days (all teachers) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 55.6% | 4.4 |
| 2022/23 | 54.5% | 2.8 |
| 2021/22 | 66.7% | 4.9 |
| 2020/21 | 45.8% | 2.6 |
| 2018/19 | 48.0% | 2.1 |
| 2017/18 | 54.2% | 1.1 |
| 2016/17 | 54.2% | 3.8 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. Hollyfast Primary School's rate of 4.4 days per teacher is below average.