Workforce & Staffing
Staff composition, teacher turnover, retention, and sickness absence
Key Figures
9.9
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
21.6:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
4d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
21.6
9.9 FTE
2023/24
22.9
9.3 FTE
2022/23
23.8
8.7 FTE
2021/22
24.2
8.6 FTE
2020/21
24.5
8.6 FTE
2019/20
24.9
8.4 FTE
2018/19
24.9
8.4 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 | 9.3 | 7.3 | 0 | 2 | 21.5% | |
| 2022/23 | 8.7 | 7.3 | 0 | 1.4 | 16.1% | |
| 2021/22 | 8.6 | 7.6 | 1 | 0 | 11.6% | |
| 2020/21 | 8.6 | 6.6 | 1 | 1 | 23.3% | |
| 2019/20 | 8.4 | 7.4 | 1 | 0 | 11.9% | |
| 2018/19 | 8.4 | 6.4 | 2 | 0 | 23.8% | |
| 2017/18 | 8.6 | 8.6 | 0 | 0 | 0.0% |
Teacher Sickness Absence
Staff Wellbeing — Sickness Data
Teacher absence due to illness
| Year | % Taking Absence | Avg Days (all teachers) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 63.6% | 4.0 |
| 2022/23 | 80.0% | 2.0 |
| 2021/22 | 80.0% | 7.7 |
| 2020/21 | 45.5% | 3.0 |
| 2018/19 | 80.0% | 6.7 |
| 2017/18 | 60.0% | 8.3 |
| 2016/17 | 50.0% | 3.9 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. Rocks Park Primary School's rate of 4 days per teacher is below average.