Workforce & Staffing
Staff composition, teacher turnover, retention, and sickness absence
Key Figures
43.5
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
20.1:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
3.8d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
20.1
43.5 FTE
2023/24
19.3
41 FTE
2022/23
19.3
38.86 FTE
2021/22
18.6
37.3 FTE
2020/21
19.3
33.41 FTE
2019/20
21.1
30.27 FTE
2018/19
24.8
23.16 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 | 41 | 36 | 5 | 0 | 12.2% | |
| 2022/23 | 38.9 | 34 | 3 | 1.9 | 12.6% | |
| 2021/22 | 37.3 | 32.9 | 0.6 | 3.8 | 11.8% | |
| 2020/21 | 33.4 | 32.3 | 1.2 | 0 | 3.6% | |
| 2019/20 | 30.3 | 24.3 | 3 | 3 | 19.8% | |
| 2018/19 | 23.2 | 21 | 1.2 | 1 | 9.5% |
Teacher Sickness Absence
Staff Wellbeing — Sickness Data
Teacher absence due to illness
| Year | % Taking Absence | Avg Days (all teachers) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 71.4% | 3.8 |
| 2022/23 | 79.1% | 4.6 |
| 2021/22 | 86.0% | 5.3 |
| 2020/21 | 66.7% | 2.1 |
| 2018/19 | 63.6% | 4.7 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. Fitzharrys School's rate of 3.8 days per teacher is below average.