Workforce & Staffing
Staff composition, teacher turnover, retention, and sickness absence
Key Figures
6.31
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
27.9:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
9.1d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
27.9
6.31 FTE
2023/24
15.1
9.3 FTE
2022/23
16.3
8.66 FTE
2021/22
19.6
7 FTE
2020/21
20.0
7 FTE
2019/20
18.3
7.8 FTE
2018/19
19.9
7 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 | 8.5 | 4.9 | 1.4 | 2.2 | 42.4% | |
| 2022/23 | 8.7 | 4.9 | 0.8 | 3 | 43.7% | |
| 2021/22 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0.0% | |
| 2020/21 | 7 | 5.6 | 0.4 | 1 | 20.0% | |
| 2019/20 | 7.8 | 6.8 | 1 | 0 | 12.8% | |
| 2018/19 | 7.2 | 6.2 | 1 | 0 | 13.9% |
Teacher Sickness Absence
Staff Wellbeing — Sickness Data
Teacher absence due to illness
| Year | % Taking Absence | Avg Days (all teachers) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 54.5% | 9.1 |
| 2022/23 | 63.6% | 6.2 |
| 2021/22 | 81.8% | 2.8 |
| 2020/21 | 20.0% | 0.6 |
| 2018/19 | 44.4% | 16.4 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. Rosherville Church of England Academy's rate of 9.1 days per teacher is above average.