Workforce & Staffing
Staff composition, teacher turnover, retention, and sickness absence
Key Figures
44.4
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
24.1:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
7.5d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
24.1
44.4 FTE
2023/24
25.0
45 FTE
2022/23
22.4
47.3 FTE
2021/22
22.8
52.8 FTE
2020/21
26.3
45.9 FTE
2019/20
27.1
48.6 FTE
2018/19
23.8
49.6 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 | 45 | 39 | 3 | 3 | 13.3% | |
| 2022/23 | 47.3 | 40.7 | 3.6 | 3 | 14.0% | |
| 2021/22 | 51.8 | 45.8 | 2 | 4 | 11.6% | |
| 2020/21 | 45.9 | 41.9 | 2 | 2 | 8.7% | |
| 2019/20 | 48.6 | 44.4 | 3.2 | 1 | 8.6% | |
| 2018/19 | 49.6 | 42.6 | 4 | 3 | 14.1% | |
| 2017/18 | 45.5 | 36.6 | 4 | 4.9 | 19.6% |
Teacher Sickness Absence
Staff Wellbeing — Sickness Data
Teacher absence due to illness
| Year | % Taking Absence | Avg Days (all teachers) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 83.3% | 7.5 |
| 2022/23 | 71.4% | 4.0 |
| 2021/22 | 80.0% | 5.7 |
| 2020/21 | 57.1% | 3.1 |
| 2018/19 | 59.6% | 6.7 |
| 2017/18 | 64.8% | 4.5 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. Hazelbury Primary School's rate of 7.5 days per teacher is above average.