Workforce & Staffing
Staff composition, teacher turnover, retention, and sickness absence
Key Figures
50.75
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
21.6:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
0.6d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
21.6
50.75 FTE
2023/24
18.6
62.2 FTE
2022/23
18.2
65.7 FTE
2021/22
19.8
62.5 FTE
2020/21
17.2
67.9 FTE
2019/20
17.8
66.9 FTE
2018/19
20.2
60.9 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 | 62.2 | 41.6 | 12.6 | 8 | 33.1% | |
| 2022/23 | 65.7 | 50.9 | 5.8 | 9 | 22.5% | |
| 2021/22 | 62.5 | 48.1 | 7.4 | 7 | 23.0% | |
| 2020/21 | 67.9 | 47.6 | 10.3 | 10 | 29.9% | |
| 2019/20 | 66.9 | 61.7 | 2.6 | 2.6 | 7.8% | |
| 2018/19 | 60.9 | 55.5 | 2.4 | 3 | 8.9% | |
| 2017/18 | 60.2 | 43.9 | 8.6 | 7.7 | 27.1% |
Teacher Sickness Absence
Staff Wellbeing — Sickness Data
Teacher absence due to illness
| Year | % Taking Absence | Avg Days (all teachers) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 29.5% | 0.6 |
| 2022/23 | 80.6% | 11.4 |
| 2021/22 | 92.8% | 10.3 |
| 2020/21 | 71.8% | 5.9 |
| 2018/19 | 76.1% | 5.7 |
| 2017/18 | 70.3% | 4.6 |
| 2016/17 | 79.7% | 5.0 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. Stewards Academy - Science Specialist, Harlow's rate of 0.6 days per teacher is below average.