Workforce & Staffing
Staff composition, teacher turnover, retention, and sickness absence
Key Figures
9.27
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
21.5:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
3.7d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
21.5
9.27 FTE
2023/24
23.6
8.81 FTE
2022/23
20.5
9.41 FTE
2021/22
21.3
9.2 FTE
2020/21
23.3
8.5 FTE
2019/20
19.9
9.5 FTE
2018/19
23.4
8.5 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 | 8.8 | 7.8 | 1 | 0 | 11.4% | |
| 2022/23 | 9.4 | 8.6 | 0.8 | 0 | 8.5% | |
| 2021/22 | 9.2 | 8 | 1.2 | 0 | 13.0% | |
| 2020/21 | 8.5 | 8 | 0 | 0.5 | 5.9% | |
| 2019/20 | 9.5 | 7.5 | 1 | 1 | 21.1% | |
| 2018/19 | 8.5 | 7.5 | 0 | 1 | 11.8% | |
| 2017/18 | 9.3 | 7.5 | 0.8 | 1 | 19.4% |
Teacher Sickness Absence
Staff Wellbeing — Sickness Data
Teacher absence due to illness
| Year | % Taking Absence | Avg Days (all teachers) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 66.7% | 3.7 |
| 2022/23 | 66.7% | 6.4 |
| 2021/22 | 63.6% | 1.7 |
| 2020/21 | 44.4% | 2.7 |
| 2018/19 | 45.5% | 1.0 |
| 2017/18 | 50.0% | 1.8 |
| 2016/17 | 33.3% | 1.7 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School's rate of 3.7 days per teacher is below average.