Workforce & Staffing
Staff composition, teacher turnover, retention, and sickness absence
Key Figures
9.47
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
23.9:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
7.8d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
23.9
9.47 FTE
2023/24
25.3
8.96 FTE
2022/23
27.2
8.39 FTE
2021/22
23.0
9.78 FTE
2020/21
20.8
10.79 FTE
2019/20
22.8
9.8 FTE
2018/19
20.8
10.8 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 | 9 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 33.3% | |
| 2022/23 | 8.4 | 6.9 | 1.5 | 0 | 17.9% | |
| 2021/22 | 9.8 | 7.9 | 0.9 | 1 | 19.4% | |
| 2020/21 | 10.8 | 7.8 | 1 | 2 | 27.8% | |
| 2019/20 | 9.8 | 9.8 | 0 | 0 | 0.0% | |
| 2018/19 | 10.8 | 7.8 | 0 | 3 | 27.8% | |
| 2017/18 | 9.8 | 8.8 | 1 | 0 | 10.2% |
Teacher Sickness Absence
Staff Wellbeing — Sickness Data
Teacher absence due to illness
| Year | % Taking Absence | Avg Days (all teachers) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 87.5% | 7.8 |
| 2022/23 | 90.0% | 8.9 |
| 2021/22 | 70.0% | 6.3 |
| 2020/21 | 45.5% | 2.3 |
| 2018/19 | 66.7% | 5.1 |
| 2017/18 | 50.0% | 1.9 |
| 2016/17 | 33.3% | 6.9 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. Rawmarsh Rosehill Junior School's rate of 7.8 days per teacher is above average.