Workforce & Staffing
Staff composition, teacher turnover, retention, and sickness absence
Key Figures
10.5
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
19.4:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
4.9d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
19.4
10.5 FTE
2023/24
24.1
9.01 FTE
2022/23
24.0
9.05 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 | 9 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 11.1% | |
| 2022/23 | 9.1 | 8.2 | 0.9 | 0 | 9.9% |
Teacher Sickness Absence
Staff Wellbeing — Sickness Data
Teacher absence due to illness
| Year | % Taking Absence | Avg Days (all teachers) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 61.5% | 4.9 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. Harbury CofE Primary School's rate of 4.9 days per teacher is above average.