Workforce & Staffing
Staff composition, teacher turnover, retention, and sickness absence
Key Figures
5.2
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
18.3:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
7.8d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
18.3
5.2 FTE
2023/24
18.8
5.2 FTE
2022/23
20.6
5.2 FTE
2021/22
20.7
5.4 FTE
2020/21
20.7
5.4 FTE
2019/20
19.7
5.4 FTE
2018/19
16.4
6.4 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 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 0 | 0 | 0.0% | |
| 2022/23 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 0 | 0 | 0.0% | |
| 2021/22 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 0 | 0 | 0.0% | |
| 2020/21 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 0 | 0 | 0.0% | |
| 2019/20 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 0 | 0 | 0.0% | |
| 2018/19 | 6.4 | 5.4 | 1 | 0 | 15.6% | |
| 2017/18 | 5.4 | 4.4 | 1 | 0 | 18.5% |
Teacher Sickness Absence
Staff Wellbeing — Sickness Data
Teacher absence due to illness
| Year | % Taking Absence | Avg Days (all teachers) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 66.7% | 7.8 |
| 2022/23 | 100.0% | 7.1 |
| 2021/22 | 83.3% | 9.5 |
| 2020/21 | 83.3% | 4.7 |
| 2018/19 | 28.6% | 1.4 |
| 2017/18 | 57.1% | 2.6 |
| 2016/17 | 66.7% | 1.8 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. Hailey Church of England Primary School's rate of 7.8 days per teacher is above average.