Workforce & Staffing
Staff composition, teacher turnover, retention, and sickness absence
Key Figures
29.3
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
22.4:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
7.1d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
22.4
29.3 FTE
2023/24
24.9
28.78 FTE
2022/23
23.5
26.13 FTE
2021/22
21.5
30.9 FTE
2020/21
22.5
31.4 FTE
2019/20
28.7
24.8 FTE
2018/19
32.9
19.6 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 | 28.8 | 27.3 | 1.5 | 0 | 5.2% | |
| 2022/23 | 26.1 | 21.7 | 1 | 3.4 | 16.9% | |
| 2021/22 | 30.9 | 26.9 | 3 | 1 | 12.9% | |
| 2020/21 | 31.6 | 27.4 | 3 | 1.2 | 13.3% | |
| 2019/20 | 24.8 | 20.8 | 1 | 3 | 16.1% | |
| 2018/19 | 19.6 | 13.2 | 3.4 | 3 | 32.7% | |
| 2017/18 | 23.6 | 16.6 | 4 | 3 | 29.7% |
Teacher Sickness Absence
Staff Wellbeing — Sickness Data
Teacher absence due to illness
| Year | % Taking Absence | Avg Days (all teachers) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 30.0% | 7.1 |
| 2022/23 | 47.1% | 1.3 |
| 2021/22 | 59.4% | 2.8 |
| 2020/21 | 42.9% | 1.8 |
| 2018/19 | 64.3% | 4.2 |
| 2017/18 | 67.9% | 9.1 |
| 2016/17 | 76.2% | 5.9 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. Lessness Heath Primary School's rate of 7.1 days per teacher is above average.