Workforce & Staffing
Staff composition, teacher turnover, retention, and sickness absence
Key Figures
13.63
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
21.9:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
4.2d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
21.9
13.63 FTE
2023/24
20.0
14.32 FTE
2022/23
22.0
13.52 FTE
2021/22
19.9
15.34 FTE
2020/21
23.1
13.32 FTE
2019/20
20.8
14.5 FTE
2018/19
20.3
15.14 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 | 14.1 | 10.5 | 3.6 | 0 | 25.5% | |
| 2022/23 | 13.3 | 11.9 | 1.4 | 0 | 10.5% | |
| 2021/22 | 15.1 | 13.3 | 0.8 | 1 | 11.9% | |
| 2020/21 | 13.1 | 13.1 | 0 | 0 | 0.0% | |
| 2019/20 | 14.3 | 13.5 | 0.9 | 0 | 6.3% | |
| 2018/19 | 14.9 | 12.5 | 1.4 | 1 | 16.1% | |
| 2017/18 | 12.7 | 8.2 | 2.5 | 2 | 35.4% |
Teacher Sickness Absence
Staff Wellbeing — Sickness Data
Teacher absence due to illness
| Year | % Taking Absence | Avg Days (all teachers) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 66.7% | 4.2 |
| 2022/23 | 36.4% | 2.4 |
| 2021/22 | 70.0% | 10.0 |
| 2020/21 | 36.8% | 4.1 |
| 2018/19 | 28.6% | 0.6 |
| 2017/18 | 43.5% | 4.0 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. Roselands Primary School's rate of 4.2 days per teacher is below average.