Workforce & Staffing
Staff composition, teacher turnover, retention, and sickness absence
Key Figures
14.11
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
24.7:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
22d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
24.7
14.11 FTE
2023/24
23.7
11.46 FTE
2022/23
22.1
8 FTE
2021/22
21.3
5.6 FTE
2020/21
15.3
3.6 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 | 11.7 | 7.1 | 2.6 | 2 | 39.3% | |
| 2022/23 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 25.0% | |
| 2021/22 | 5.6 | 4 | 0.6 | 1 | 28.6% | |
| 2020/21 | 3.6 | 3.6 | 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 | 80.0% | 22.0 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. Hujjat Primary School's rate of 22 days per teacher is above average.