Workforce & Staffing
Staff composition, teacher turnover, retention, and sickness absence
Key Figures
18.6
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
27.9:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
2.8d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
27.9
18.6 FTE
2023/24
28.5
17.6 FTE
2022/23
25.4
19.2 FTE
2021/22
23.8
18.54 FTE
2020/21
26.2
17.8 FTE
2019/20
25.3
17.8 FTE
2018/19
26.4
17.6 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 | 17.6 | 17.6 | 0 | 0 | 0.0% | |
| 2022/23 | 19.2 | 16.6 | 0 | 2.6 | 13.5% | |
| 2021/22 | 18.5 | 14.8 | 1 | 2.7 | 20.0% | |
| 2020/21 | 17.8 | 17.8 | 0 | 0 | 0.0% | |
| 2019/20 | 17.8 | 15.8 | 0 | 2 | 11.2% | |
| 2018/19 | 17.6 | 13.6 | 3 | 1 | 22.7% | |
| 2017/18 | 19 | 15 | 2 | 2 | 21.1% |
Teacher Sickness Absence
Staff Wellbeing — Sickness Data
Teacher absence due to illness
| Year | % Taking Absence | Avg Days (all teachers) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 64.7% | 2.8 |
| 2022/23 | 66.7% | 4.4 |
| 2021/22 | 68.4% | 7.3 |
| 2020/21 | 55.6% | 3.6 |
| 2018/19 | 38.1% | 1.3 |
| 2017/18 | 56.5% | 11.8 |
| 2016/17 | 38.1% | 7.0 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. Ramridge Primary School's rate of 2.8 days per teacher is below average.