Workforce & Staffing
Staff composition, teacher turnover, retention, and sickness absence
Key Figures
4.55
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
17.9:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
11.9d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
17.9
4.55 FTE
2023/24
17.5
5.02 FTE
2022/23
15.6
5.39 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 | 5 | 2.5 | 2.5 | 0 | 50.0% | |
| 2022/23 | 5.4 | 4.7 | 0.7 | 0 | 13.0% |
Teacher Sickness Absence
Staff Wellbeing — Sickness Data
Teacher absence due to illness
| Year | % Taking Absence | Avg Days (all teachers) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 77.8% | 11.9 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. Rothersthorpe Church of England Primary School's rate of 11.9 days per teacher is above average.