Workforce & Staffing
Staff composition, teacher turnover, retention, and sickness absence
Key Figures
5.9
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
22.4:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
0.8d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
22.4
5.9 FTE
2023/24
20.7
5.18 FTE
2022/23
17.9
6.16 FTE
2021/22
17.0
7.18 FTE
2020/21
16.1
7.16 FTE
2019/20
19.9
6.14 FTE
2018/19
20.0
6.1 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 | 5.2 | 3.2 | 2 | 0 | 38.5% | |
| 2022/23 | 6.2 | 5.2 | 1 | 0 | 16.1% | |
| 2021/22 | 7.2 | 6 | 1.2 | 0 | 16.7% | |
| 2020/21 | 7.2 | 7.2 | 0 | 0 | 0.0% | |
| 2019/20 | 6.1 | 5.1 | 1 | 0 | 16.4% | |
| 2018/19 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 0 | 0 | 0.0% | |
| 2017/18 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 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 | 30.0% | 0.8 |
| 2022/23 | 57.1% | 0.7 |
| 2021/22 | 71.4% | 4.9 |
| 2020/21 | 42.9% | 0.6 |
| 2018/19 | 12.5% | 0.1 |
| 2017/18 | 12.5% | 0.1 |
| 2016/17 | 25.0% | 0.4 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. Helmdon Primary School's rate of 0.8 days per teacher is below average.