Workforce & Staffing
Staff composition, teacher turnover, retention, and sickness absence
Key Figures
43.8
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
14.7:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
3.9d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
14.7
43.8 FTE
2023/24
15.8
43 FTE
2022/23
15.8
45.6 FTE
2021/22
17.6
36 FTE
2020/21
13.5
42 FTE
2019/20
13.7
36.8 FTE
2018/19
12.7
32.4 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 | 43 | 31.8 | 2.8 | 8.4 | 26.0% | |
| 2022/23 | 45.6 | 32 | 5.6 | 8 | 29.8% | |
| 2021/22 | 36 | 27.2 | 3.8 | 5 | 24.4% | |
| 2020/21 | 42 | 33.2 | 5 | 3.8 | 21.0% | |
| 2019/20 | 37 | 36 | 0 | 1 | 2.7% | |
| 2018/19 | 32.4 | 29.4 | 2 | 1 | 9.3% | |
| 2017/18 | 27.4 | 22.4 | 3 | 2 | 18.2% |
Teacher Sickness Absence
Staff Wellbeing — Sickness Data
Teacher absence due to illness
| Year | % Taking Absence | Avg Days (all teachers) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 69.4% | 3.9 |
| 2022/23 | 69.1% | 4.7 |
| 2021/22 | 79.2% | 8.3 |
| 2020/21 | 68.9% | 3.8 |
| 2018/19 | 77.1% | 5.1 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. City of London Academy, Highgate Hill's rate of 3.9 days per teacher is below average.