Workforce & Staffing
Staff composition, teacher turnover, retention, and sickness absence
Key Figures
19.63
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
27.6:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
6.1d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
27.6
19.63 FTE
2023/24
21.5
21.15 FTE
2022/23
22.5
19.79 FTE
2021/22
23.6
20.4 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 | 20.2 | 12.1 | 5 | 3 | 39.6% | |
| 2022/23 | 19.8 | 16.1 | 1.7 | 2 | 18.7% | |
| 2021/22 | 20.4 | 13.9 | 4.5 | 2 | 31.9% |
Teacher Sickness Absence
Staff Wellbeing — Sickness Data
Teacher absence due to illness
| Year | % Taking Absence | Avg Days (all teachers) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 44.4% | 6.1 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School's rate of 6.1 days per teacher is above average.