Workforce & Staffing
Staff composition, teacher turnover, retention, and sickness absence
Key Figures
25.3
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
18.7:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
5d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
18.7
25.3 FTE
2023/24
18.1
26.8 FTE
2022/23
18.4
25.5 FTE
2021/22
16.6
30.21 FTE
2020/21
19.1
32.6 FTE
2019/20
21.7
30.4 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 | 26.8 | 23.8 | 2 | 1 | 11.2% | |
| 2022/23 | 25.5 | 21.7 | 1.8 | 2 | 14.9% | |
| 2021/22 | 29.2 | 23.6 | 2 | 3.6 | 19.2% | |
| 2020/21 | 32.6 | 22 | 7.6 | 3 | 32.5% | |
| 2019/20 | 30.6 | 27 | 2.6 | 1 | 11.8% |
Teacher Sickness Absence
Staff Wellbeing — Sickness Data
Teacher absence due to illness
| Year | % Taking Absence | Avg Days (all teachers) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 75.9% | 5.0 |
| 2022/23 | 81.5% | 11.4 |
| 2021/22 | 83.9% | 12.8 |
| 2020/21 | 65.7% | 10.0 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. Houndsfield Primary School's rate of 5 days per teacher is above average.