Workforce & Staffing
Staff composition, teacher turnover, retention, and sickness absence
Key Figures
75.28
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
17.3:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
6.7d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
17.3
75.28 FTE
2023/24
17.3
79.19 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 | 79.6 | 63.5 | 6 | 10.1 | 20.2% |
Teacher Sickness Absence
Staff Wellbeing — Sickness Data
Teacher absence due to illness
| Year | % Taking Absence | Avg Days (all teachers) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 77.1% | 6.7 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. The Hemel Hempstead School's rate of 6.7 days per teacher is above average.