Workforce & Staffing
Staff composition, teacher turnover, retention, and sickness absence
Key Figures
29.4
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
19.6:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
7d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
19.6
29.4 FTE
2023/24
17.6
30.6 FTE
2022/23
17.7
34.6 FTE
2021/22
19.2
30.2 FTE
2020/21
21.6
30.7 FTE
2019/20
21.2
31.3 FTE
2018/19
20.9
29.2 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 | 29.6 | 25.6 | 3 | 1 | 13.5% | |
| 2022/23 | 34.6 | 30.6 | 3 | 1 | 11.6% | |
| 2021/22 | 30.2 | 28.2 | 1 | 1 | 6.6% | |
| 2020/21 | 30.7 | 27.7 | 2 | 1 | 9.8% | |
| 2019/20 | 31.3 | 28.3 | 0 | 3 | 9.6% | |
| 2018/19 | 29.2 | 24.2 | 3 | 2 | 17.1% | |
| 2017/18 | 32.8 | 28.3 | 3.5 | 1 | 13.7% |
Teacher Sickness Absence
Staff Wellbeing — Sickness Data
Teacher absence due to illness
| Year | % Taking Absence | Avg Days (all teachers) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 75.0% | 7.0 |
| 2022/23 | 80.6% | 8.9 |
| 2021/22 | 81.3% | 7.0 |
| 2020/21 | 53.1% | 2.9 |
| 2018/19 | 45.7% | 2.2 |
| 2017/18 | 29.4% | 0.8 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. Ravenscroft Primary School's rate of 7 days per teacher is above average.