Workforce & Staffing
Staff composition, teacher turnover, retention, and sickness absence
Key Figures
10.3
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
20.6:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
3.2d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
20.6
10.3 FTE
2023/24
25.4
8.5 FTE
2022/23
30.1
7 FTE
2021/22
24.7
8.5 FTE
2020/21
25.4
8 FTE
2019/20
30.9
6.6 FTE
2018/19
22.8
9.9 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 | 8.5 | 8.5 | 0 | 0 | 0.0% | |
| 2022/23 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 42.9% | |
| 2021/22 | 8.5 | 6 | 2.5 | 0 | 29.4% | |
| 2020/21 | 8 | 6.6 | 1.4 | 0 | 17.5% | |
| 2019/20 | 6.6 | 6.6 | 0 | 0 | 0.0% | |
| 2018/19 | 9.9 | 6.9 | 2 | 1 | 30.3% | |
| 2017/18 | 10.2 | 7 | 2 | 1.2 | 31.4% |
Teacher Sickness Absence
Staff Wellbeing — Sickness Data
Teacher absence due to illness
| Year | % Taking Absence | Avg Days (all teachers) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 81.8% | 3.2 |
| 2022/23 | 81.8% | 2.3 |
| 2021/22 | 60.0% | 3.0 |
| 2020/21 | 40.0% | 1.5 |
| 2018/19 | 80.0% | 2.1 |
| 2017/18 | 36.4% | 1.3 |
| 2016/17 | 85.7% | 6.4 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. Leigh Academy High Halstow's rate of 3.2 days per teacher is below average.