Workforce & Staffing
Staff composition, teacher turnover, retention, and sickness absence
Key Figures
20.04
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
21.0:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
4.6d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
21.0
20.04 FTE
2023/24
21.0
20.2 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 | 20.2 | 14.8 | 3.8 | 1.6 | 26.7% |
Teacher Sickness Absence
Staff Wellbeing — Sickness Data
Teacher absence due to illness
| Year | % Taking Absence | Avg Days (all teachers) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 56.0% | 4.6 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. Rivermead Primary School's rate of 4.6 days per teacher is above average.