Workforce & Staffing
Staff composition, teacher turnover, retention, and sickness absence
Key Figures
14.33
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
3.4:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
0.3d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
3.4
14.33 FTE
2023/24
3.8
12.57 FTE
2022/23
2.7
14.31 FTE
2021/22
3.1
13.72 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 | 14.9 | 10.3 | 1 | 3.6 | 30.9% | |
| 2022/23 | 14.5 | 12.4 | 1.1 | 1 | 14.5% | |
| 2021/22 | 13.9 | 13.5 | 0.4 | 0 | 2.9% |
Teacher Sickness Absence
Staff Wellbeing — Sickness Data
Teacher absence due to illness
| Year | % Taking Absence | Avg Days (all teachers) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 15.8% | 0.3 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. Roman Fields Academy's rate of 0.3 days per teacher is below average.