Workforce & Staffing
Staff composition, teacher turnover, retention, and sickness absence
Key Figures
18.38
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
18.0:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
3.9d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
18.0
18.38 FTE
2023/24
17.1
21.18 FTE
2022/23
17.8
21.58 FTE
2021/22
15.2
23.91 FTE
2020/21
14.1
24.81 FTE
2019/20
15.3
24.81 FTE
2018/19
17.2
23.8 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 | 21.2 | 16.4 | 4.8 | 0 | 22.6% | |
| 2022/23 | 21.6 | 18.6 | 2 | 1 | 13.9% | |
| 2021/22 | 23.9 | 20.6 | 1.3 | 2 | 13.8% | |
| 2020/21 | 24.8 | 22.8 | 1 | 1 | 8.1% | |
| 2019/20 | 24.8 | 20.8 | 3 | 1 | 16.1% | |
| 2018/19 | 23.8 | 21.8 | 2 | 0 | 8.4% | |
| 2017/18 | 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 | 70.0% | 3.9 |
| 2022/23 | 45.0% | 2.0 |
| 2021/22 | 66.7% | 4.2 |
| 2020/21 | 63.0% | 4.2 |
| 2018/19 | 66.7% | 2.4 |
| 2017/18 | 69.6% | 2.0 |
| 2016/17 | 48.1% | 0.9 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. Roman Road Primary School's rate of 3.9 days per teacher is below average.