Workforce
Staff structure, pupil-teacher ratios, and workforce trends
Key Figures
19.54
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
23.4:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
7.9d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
23.4
19.54 FTE
2023/24
22.7
20.58 FTE
2022/23
20.9
21.42 FTE
2021/22
20.5
22.34 FTE
2020/21
20.2
23.04 FTE
2019/20
21.6
22.98 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 | 21 | 18.6 | 1.6 | 0.8 | 11.4% | |
| 2022/23 | 21.4 | 17.4 | 3 | 1 | 18.7% | |
| 2021/22 | 22.5 | 19.1 | 2.4 | 1 | 15.1% | |
| 2020/21 | 22.8 | 21.8 | 0 | 1 | 4.4% | |
| 2019/20 | 22.8 | 20.8 | 1 | 1 | 8.8% |
Teacher Sickness Absence
Staff Wellbeing — Sickness Data
Teacher absence due to illness
| Year | % Taking Absence | Avg Days (all teachers) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 84.6% | 7.9 |
| 2022/23 | 57.1% | 3.7 |
| 2021/22 | 85.7% | 9.5 |
| 2020/21 | 50.0% | 2.9 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. Red Oaks Primary School's rate of 7.9 days per teacher is above average.