Workforce & Staffing
Staff composition, teacher turnover, retention, and sickness absence
Key Figures
11.47
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
23.0:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
4.2d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
23.0
11.47 FTE
2023/24
25.6
8.8 FTE
2022/23
24.9
9.02 FTE
2021/22
20.8
11.38 FTE
2020/21
24.8
9.75 FTE
2019/20
20.4
10 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 | 8.8 | 4.8 | 1 | 3 | 45.5% | |
| 2022/23 | 9 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 33.3% | |
| 2021/22 | 11 | 5 | 0 | 6 | 54.5% | |
| 2020/21 | 9.2 | 6 | 0 | 3.2 | 34.8% | |
| 2019/20 | 10 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 10.0% |
Teacher Sickness Absence
Staff Wellbeing — Sickness Data
Teacher absence due to illness
| Year | % Taking Absence | Avg Days (all teachers) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 64.3% | 4.2 |
| 2022/23 | 30.0% | 2.4 |
| 2021/22 | 50.0% | 3.3 |
| 2020/21 | 5.9% | 0.5 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. Hardwick Primary School's rate of 4.2 days per teacher is below average.