Workforce & Staffing
Staff composition, teacher turnover, retention, and sickness absence
Key Figures
11
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
20.2:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
5.2d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
20.2
11 FTE
2023/24
19.3
10.68 FTE
2022/23
17.9
10 FTE
2021/22
17.5
9.8 FTE
2020/21
18.5
8.9 FTE
2019/20
21.5
8.24 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 | 10.7 | 9 | 1.7 | 0 | 15.9% | |
| 2022/23 | 10 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0.0% | |
| 2021/22 | 9.8 | 7.8 | 2 | 0 | 20.4% | |
| 2020/21 | 8.9 | 8.9 | 0 | 0 | 0.0% | |
| 2019/20 | 8.2 | 6.8 | 1.4 | 0 | 17.1% |
Teacher Sickness Absence
Staff Wellbeing — Sickness Data
Teacher absence due to illness
| Year | % Taking Absence | Avg Days (all teachers) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 90.9% | 5.2 |
| 2022/23 | 80.0% | 4.0 |
| 2021/22 | 60.0% | 2.4 |
| 2020/21 | 30.0% | 1.8 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. Roman Way Academy's rate of 5.2 days per teacher is above average.