Workforce & Staffing
Staff composition, teacher turnover, retention, and sickness absence
Key Figures
18.3
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
15.7:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
6.1d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
15.7
18.3 FTE
2023/24
15.1
20.21 FTE
2022/23
13.9
22.61 FTE
2021/22
14.1
24.2 FTE
2020/21
14.3
24.2 FTE
2019/20
14.8
25.6 FTE
2018/19
17.4
23.4 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 | 20.4 | 18.8 | 1.6 | 0 | 7.8% | |
| 2022/23 | 22.4 | 20.6 | 1.8 | 0 | 8.0% | |
| 2021/22 | 24.2 | 20.2 | 3 | 1 | 16.5% | |
| 2020/21 | 24.2 | 21.2 | 1 | 2 | 12.4% | |
| 2019/20 | 25.6 | 22.6 | 2 | 1 | 11.7% | |
| 2018/19 | 23.4 | 21.4 | 1 | 1 | 8.5% | |
| 2017/18 | 22 | 18.4 | 2 | 1.6 | 16.4% |
Teacher Sickness Absence
Staff Wellbeing — Sickness Data
Teacher absence due to illness
| Year | % Taking Absence | Avg Days (all teachers) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 71.4% | 6.1 |
| 2022/23 | 82.6% | 6.5 |
| 2021/22 | 62.5% | 5.4 |
| 2020/21 | 48.1% | 1.9 |
| 2018/19 | 62.5% | 1.5 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. Ranelagh Primary School's rate of 6.1 days per teacher is above average.