Workforce & Staffing
Staff composition, teacher turnover, retention, and sickness absence
Key Figures
9.9
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
18.7:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
11.3d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
18.7
9.9 FTE
2023/24
18.7
9.7 FTE
2022/23
21.6
8.8 FTE
2021/22
16.9
9.8 FTE
2020/21
17.1
9.8 FTE
2019/20
16.7
10.7 FTE
2018/19
16.8
10.32 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 | 9.7 | 9.7 | 0 | 0 | 0.0% | |
| 2022/23 | 8.8 | 8.8 | 0 | 0 | 0.0% | |
| 2021/22 | 9.8 | 8.8 | 1 | 0 | 10.2% | |
| 2020/21 | 9.8 | 9.8 | 0 | 0 | 0.0% | |
| 2019/20 | 10.7 | 9.7 | 0 | 1 | 9.3% | |
| 2018/19 | 10.3 | 8.9 | 1.4 | 0 | 13.6% | |
| 2017/18 | 11.3 | 7.4 | 1.6 | 2.3 | 34.5% |
Teacher Sickness Absence
Staff Wellbeing — Sickness Data
Teacher absence due to illness
| Year | % Taking Absence | Avg Days (all teachers) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 100.0% | 11.3 |
| 2022/23 | 90.0% | 3.9 |
| 2021/22 | 83.3% | 6.9 |
| 2020/21 | 50.0% | 4.7 |
| 2018/19 | 57.1% | 3.6 |
| 2017/18 | 60.0% | 18.9 |
| 2016/17 | 76.9% | 6.5 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. Hesters Way Primary School's rate of 11.3 days per teacher is above average.