Workforce & Staffing
Staff composition, teacher turnover, retention, and sickness absence
Key Figures
15.59
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
26.8:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
1.3d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
26.8
15.59 FTE
2023/24
29.0
13.29 FTE
2022/23
27.8
12.59 FTE
2021/22
20.0
19.15 FTE
2020/21
26.4
16.55 FTE
2019/20
27.0
13.55 FTE
2018/19
23.7
13.4 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 | 13.7 | 12.1 | 0.6 | 1 | 11.7% | |
| 2022/23 | 12.8 | 9.8 | 1 | 2 | 23.4% | |
| 2021/22 | 19.4 | 11.7 | 4 | 3.7 | 39.7% | |
| 2020/21 | 16.8 | 13.8 | 2 | 1 | 17.9% | |
| 2019/20 | 13.8 | 12.8 | 1 | 0 | 7.2% | |
| 2018/19 | 13.4 | 5.2 | 2.2 | 6 | 61.2% | |
| 2017/18 | 10 | 10 | 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 | 18.8% | 1.3 |
| 2022/23 | 28.6% | 2.0 |
| 2021/22 | 36.8% | 4.0 |
| 2020/21 | 39.1% | 1.4 |
| 2018/19 | 47.6% | 2.8 |
| 2017/18 | 64.3% | 2.9 |
| 2016/17 | 75.0% | 2.9 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. Harris Primary Academy Shortlands's rate of 1.3 days per teacher is below average.