Workforce & Staffing
Staff composition, teacher turnover, retention, and sickness absence
Key Figures
16.76
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
24.5:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
3.5d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
24.5
16.76 FTE
2023/24
23.1
18.27 FTE
2022/23
24.7
17.3 FTE
2021/22
24.0
18.39 FTE
2020/21
23.8
18.29 FTE
2019/20
22.1
20.69 FTE
2018/19
22.2
21.09 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 | 18.3 | 17.1 | 1.2 | 0 | 6.6% | |
| 2022/23 | 17.3 | 16.3 | 0 | 1 | 5.8% | |
| 2021/22 | 18.4 | 15.7 | 2.7 | 0 | 14.7% | |
| 2020/21 | 18.3 | 15.7 | 1 | 1.6 | 14.2% | |
| 2019/20 | 20.7 | 17.6 | 2.5 | 0.6 | 15.0% | |
| 2018/19 | 21.1 | 17.3 | 2.8 | 1 | 18.0% | |
| 2017/18 | 21.8 | 19.1 | 2 | 0.7 | 12.4% |
Teacher Sickness Absence
Staff Wellbeing — Sickness Data
Teacher absence due to illness
| Year | % Taking Absence | Avg Days (all teachers) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 81.8% | 3.5 |
| 2022/23 | 90.9% | 3.3 |
| 2021/22 | 95.5% | 6.7 |
| 2020/21 | 63.6% | 2.2 |
| 2018/19 | 81.5% | 5.5 |
| 2017/18 | 78.6% | 7.7 |
| 2016/17 | 72.4% | 4.0 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. Roxeth Primary School's rate of 3.5 days per teacher is below average.