Workforce & Staffing
Staff composition, teacher turnover, retention, and sickness absence
Key Figures
21.91
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
22.4:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
4d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
22.4
21.91 FTE
2023/24
25.5
18.6 FTE
2022/23
26.0
20 FTE
2021/22
20.4
27.4 FTE
2020/21
21.5
28.9 FTE
2019/20
22.0
23.31 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 | 18.8 | 16.8 | 1 | 1 | 10.6% | |
| 2022/23 | 20.2 | 15.6 | 4.6 | 0 | 22.8% | |
| 2021/22 | 27.6 | 18.6 | 6 | 3 | 32.6% | |
| 2020/21 | 28.9 | 22.9 | 6 | 0 | 20.8% | |
| 2019/20 | 23.3 | 20 | 1.7 | 1.6 | 14.2% |
Teacher Sickness Absence
Staff Wellbeing — Sickness Data
Teacher absence due to illness
| Year | % Taking Absence | Avg Days (all teachers) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 65.4% | 4.0 |
| 2022/23 | 62.5% | 2.6 |
| 2020/21 | 53.8% | 4.3 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. Hertsmere Jewish Primary School's rate of 4 days per teacher is below average.