Workforce & Staffing
Staff composition, teacher turnover, retention, and sickness absence
Key Figures
20.2
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
22.4:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
5.5d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
22.4
20.2 FTE
2023/24
22.8
19.6 FTE
2022/23
21.2
20 FTE
2021/22
21.3
19.8 FTE
2020/21
21.5
19.8 FTE
2019/20
20.7
20.94 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 | 19.6 | 17 | 2.6 | 0 | 13.3% | |
| 2022/23 | 20 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0.0% | |
| 2021/22 | 19.8 | 18.2 | 1.6 | 0 | 8.1% | |
| 2020/21 | 19.8 | 18.8 | 1 | 0 | 5.1% | |
| 2019/20 | 20.9 | 19.9 | 1 | 0 | 4.8% |
Teacher Sickness Absence
Staff Wellbeing — Sickness Data
Teacher absence due to illness
| Year | % Taking Absence | Avg Days (all teachers) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 44.0% | 5.5 |
| 2022/23 | 36.4% | 2.0 |
| 2021/22 | 21.7% | 0.9 |
| 2020/21 | 39.1% | 5.9 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. Hook Lane Primary School's rate of 5.5 days per teacher is above average.