Workforce & Staffing
Staff composition, teacher turnover, retention, and sickness absence
Key Figures
12.4
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
18.7:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
1.4d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
18.7
12.4 FTE
2023/24
18.2
12.8 FTE
2022/23
21.8
10.8 FTE
2021/22
19.7
11.8 FTE
2020/21
19.8
11.8 FTE
2019/20
19.1
11.8 FTE
2018/19
17.8
13.2 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 | 12.8 | 9.8 | 2 | 1 | 23.4% | |
| 2022/23 | 10.8 | 10.8 | 0 | 0 | 0.0% | |
| 2021/22 | 11.8 | 8.8 | 2 | 1 | 25.4% | |
| 2020/21 | 11.8 | 9.8 | 2 | 0 | 16.9% | |
| 2019/20 | 12 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0.0% | |
| 2018/19 | 13.4 | 10.4 | 2 | 1 | 22.4% | |
| 2017/18 | 14 | 12.4 | 1.6 | 0 | 11.4% |
Teacher Sickness Absence
Staff Wellbeing — Sickness Data
Teacher absence due to illness
| Year | % Taking Absence | Avg Days (all teachers) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 23.1% | 1.4 |
| 2022/23 | 46.2% | 3.5 |
| 2021/22 | 33.3% | 11.5 |
| 2020/21 | 33.3% | 0.5 |
| 2018/19 | 7.1% | 0.1 |
| 2017/18 | 35.3% | 2.2 |
| 2016/17 | 31.3% | 1.0 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. Petts Hill Primary School's rate of 1.4 days per teacher is below average.