Workforce & Staffing
Staff composition, teacher turnover, retention, and sickness absence
Key Figures
4.86
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
18.7:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
1.3d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
18.7
4.86 FTE
2023/24
17.3
4.86 FTE
2022/23
17.3
4.8 FTE
2021/22
16.1
5.6 FTE
2020/21
17.7
5.21 FTE
2019/20
19.2
5.01 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 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 0 | 0 | 0.0% | |
| 2022/23 | 4.8 | 4.2 | 0.6 | 0 | 12.5% | |
| 2021/22 | 5.6 | 3.6 | 1 | 1 | 35.7% | |
| 2020/21 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 0 | 0 | 0.0% | |
| 2019/20 | 4.6 | 3.2 | 1.4 | 0 | 30.4% |
Teacher Sickness Absence
Staff Wellbeing — Sickness Data
Teacher absence due to illness
| Year | % Taking Absence | Avg Days (all teachers) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 50.0% | 1.3 |
| 2022/23 | 66.7% | 2.0 |
| 2021/22 | 50.0% | 2.8 |
| 2020/21 | 33.3% | 0.7 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. Rolvenden Primary School's rate of 1.3 days per teacher is below average.