Workforce & Staffing
Staff composition, teacher turnover, retention, and sickness absence
Key Figures
6.1
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
19.1:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
2.6d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
19.1
6.1 FTE
2023/24
19.5
6.2 FTE
2022/23
20.6
6.4 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 | 5.2 | 3.6 | 0.6 | 1 | 30.8% | |
| 2022/23 | 6.2 | 5 | 1.2 | 0 | 19.4% |
Teacher Sickness Absence
Staff Wellbeing — Sickness Data
Teacher absence due to illness
| Year | % Taking Absence | Avg Days (all teachers) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 44.4% | 2.6 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. Hurst Green Church of England Primary School and Nursery's rate of 2.6 days per teacher is below average.