Workforce & Staffing
Staff composition, teacher turnover, retention, and sickness absence
Key Figures
28
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
17.8:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
6.3d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
17.8
28 FTE
2023/24
19.0
25 FTE
2022/23
19.0
26.2 FTE
2021/22
18.9
26.6 FTE
2020/21
16.9
28.2 FTE
2019/20
19.1
27 FTE
2018/19
19.3
26.4 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 | 25.8 | 23.8 | 2 | 0 | 7.8% | |
| 2022/23 | 26.2 | 22.2 | 2 | 2 | 15.3% | |
| 2021/22 | 26.6 | 22 | 4 | 0.6 | 17.3% | |
| 2020/21 | 28.2 | 24.2 | 2 | 2 | 14.2% | |
| 2019/20 | 27 | 22.2 | 2 | 2.8 | 17.8% | |
| 2018/19 | 26.4 | 20.4 | 3 | 3 | 22.7% |
Teacher Sickness Absence
Staff Wellbeing — Sickness Data
Teacher absence due to illness
| Year | % Taking Absence | Avg Days (all teachers) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 67.9% | 6.3 |
| 2022/23 | 62.1% | 3.4 |
| 2021/22 | 50.0% | 3.5 |
| 2020/21 | 46.9% | 2.6 |
| 2018/19 | 41.9% | 6.0 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. Hallsville Primary School's rate of 6.3 days per teacher is above average.