Workforce & Staffing
Staff composition, teacher turnover, retention, and sickness absence
Key Figures
9.6
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
37.1:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
2.4d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
37.1
9.6 FTE
2023/24
34.8
10.1 FTE
2022/23
34.8
9.98 FTE
2021/22
28.8
11.98 FTE
2020/21
20.1
17.58 FTE
2019/20
22.3
16.1 FTE
2018/19
21.2
18.1 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 | 8.4 | 6.6 | 1.8 | 0 | 21.4% | |
| 2022/23 | 8.4 | 7.6 | 0 | 0.8 | 9.5% | |
| 2021/22 | 11.4 | 7.4 | 0 | 4 | 35.1% | |
| 2020/21 | 15.4 | 8.4 | 2 | 5 | 45.5% | |
| 2019/20 | 14.6 | 12.6 | 1 | 1 | 13.7% | |
| 2018/19 | 15.6 | 8.6 | 4 | 3 | 44.9% | |
| 2017/18 | 16.6 | 10.6 | 1 | 5 | 36.1% |
Teacher Sickness Absence
Staff Wellbeing — Sickness Data
Teacher absence due to illness
| Year | % Taking Absence | Avg Days (all teachers) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 77.8% | 2.4 |
| 2022/23 | 72.7% | 3.8 |
| 2021/22 | 92.9% | 3.2 |
| 2020/21 | 50.0% | 2.6 |
| 2018/19 | 68.2% | 2.9 |
| 2017/18 | 81.0% | 2.3 |
| 2016/17 | 52.0% | 1.6 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. Hazelwood Junior School's rate of 2.4 days per teacher is below average.