Workforce & Staffing
Staff composition, teacher turnover, retention, and sickness absence
Key Figures
15.4
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
20.4:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
5d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
20.4
15.4 FTE
2023/24
19.9
15.8 FTE
2022/23
19.4
16.2 FTE
2021/22
19.3
15 FTE
2020/21
19.6
14.6 FTE
2019/20
20.8
13.4 FTE
2018/19
21.3
11.4 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 | 15.8 | 13.2 | 1 | 1.6 | 16.5% | |
| 2022/23 | 16.2 | 13.6 | 2.6 | 0 | 16.0% | |
| 2021/22 | 15 | 10 | 3 | 2 | 33.3% | |
| 2020/21 | 14.6 | 11 | 2 | 1.6 | 24.7% | |
| 2019/20 | 13.4 | 13.4 | 0 | 0 | 0.0% | |
| 2018/19 | 11.4 | 10 | 0 | 1.4 | 12.3% | |
| 2017/18 | 9.4 | 8.4 | 1 | 0 | 10.6% |
Teacher Sickness Absence
Staff Wellbeing — Sickness Data
Teacher absence due to illness
| Year | % Taking Absence | Avg Days (all teachers) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 50.0% | 5.0 |
| 2022/23 | 76.5% | 18.2 |
| 2021/22 | 76.5% | 8.1 |
| 2020/21 | 62.5% | 4.0 |
| 2018/19 | 61.5% | 1.7 |
| 2017/18 | 61.5% | 3.0 |
| 2016/17 | 60.0% | 2.3 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. Romsey Primary School & Nursery's rate of 5 days per teacher is above average.