Workforce & Staffing
Staff composition, teacher turnover, retention, and sickness absence
Key Figures
13.25
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
19.4:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
4.8d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
19.4
13.25 FTE
2023/24
17.8
14.69 FTE
2022/23
18.1
15.05 FTE
2021/22
19.7
15.05 FTE
2020/21
21.5
13.9 FTE
2019/20
22.5
13.8 FTE
2018/19
21.2
14.7 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 | 14.7 | 13.7 | 0 | 1 | 6.8% | |
| 2022/23 | 15.1 | 15.1 | 0 | 0 | 0.0% | |
| 2021/22 | 15.1 | 13.1 | 1 | 1 | 13.2% | |
| 2020/21 | 13.9 | 13.9 | 0 | 0 | 0.0% | |
| 2019/20 | 13.8 | 13.4 | 0.4 | 0 | 2.9% | |
| 2018/19 | 14.7 | 13 | 0.7 | 1 | 11.6% | |
| 2017/18 | 14.3 | 12 | 2.3 | 0 | 16.1% |
Teacher Sickness Absence
Staff Wellbeing — Sickness Data
Teacher absence due to illness
| Year | % Taking Absence | Avg Days (all teachers) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 71.4% | 4.8 |
| 2022/23 | 76.5% | 2.6 |
| 2021/22 | 100.0% | 10.0 |
| 2020/21 | 44.4% | 1.9 |
| 2018/19 | 52.6% | 2.8 |
| 2017/18 | 63.2% | 10.9 |
| 2016/17 | 58.8% | 9.3 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. Hythe Primary School's rate of 4.8 days per teacher is above average.