Workforce & Staffing
Staff composition, teacher turnover, retention, and sickness absence
Key Figures
9.46
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
26.1:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
4.3d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
26.1
9.46 FTE
2023/24
25.5
9.64 FTE
2022/23
21.0
12.86 FTE
2021/22
21.5
14 FTE
2020/21
25.7
11 FTE
2019/20
28.9
9.3 FTE
2018/19
20.3
13.3 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 | 9.6 | 9.6 | 0 | 0 | 0.0% | |
| 2022/23 | 12.9 | 9.9 | 2 | 1 | 23.3% | |
| 2021/22 | 14 | 12 | 0 | 2 | 14.3% | |
| 2020/21 | 11 | 9 | 0 | 2 | 18.2% | |
| 2019/20 | 9 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 22.2% | |
| 2018/19 | 13 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 30.8% | |
| 2017/18 | 11 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 45.5% |
Teacher Sickness Absence
Staff Wellbeing — Sickness Data
Teacher absence due to illness
| Year | % Taking Absence | Avg Days (all teachers) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 60.0% | 4.3 |
| 2022/23 | 30.8% | 0.8 |
| 2021/22 | 60.0% | 3.6 |
| 2020/21 | 50.0% | 2.4 |
| 2018/19 | 30.8% | 0.5 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. Roughwood Primary School's rate of 4.3 days per teacher is below average.