Workforce & Staffing
Staff composition, teacher turnover, retention, and sickness absence
Key Figures
31.4
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
20.2:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
5.9d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
20.2
31.4 FTE
2023/24
21.6
29.6 FTE
2022/23
21.7
29.1 FTE
2021/22
24.0
26.6 FTE
2020/21
23.3
27.2 FTE
2019/20
23.3
27.2 FTE
2018/19
23.2
28.2 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 | 29.6 | 25.6 | 4 | 0 | 13.5% | |
| 2022/23 | 29.1 | 25.1 | 3 | 1 | 13.7% | |
| 2021/22 | 26.6 | 23.2 | 2.4 | 1 | 12.8% | |
| 2020/21 | 27.2 | 22.6 | 2.6 | 2 | 16.9% | |
| 2019/20 | 27.2 | 24.2 | 2 | 1 | 11.0% | |
| 2018/19 | 28.2 | 25.2 | 3 | 0 | 10.6% | |
| 2017/18 | 23.1 | 23.1 | 0 | 0 | 0.0% |
Teacher Sickness Absence
Staff Wellbeing — Sickness Data
Teacher absence due to illness
| Year | % Taking Absence | Avg Days (all teachers) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 79.4% | 5.9 |
| 2022/23 | 66.7% | 10.7 |
| 2021/22 | 96.7% | 11.8 |
| 2020/21 | 78.8% | 7.2 |
| 2018/19 | 65.5% | 1.7 |
| 2017/18 | 48.3% | 2.7 |
| 2016/17 | 45.5% | 2.1 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. Hallam Primary School's rate of 5.9 days per teacher is above average.