Workforce & Staffing
Staff composition, teacher turnover, retention, and sickness absence
Key Figures
17.8
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
20.8:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
12d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
20.8
17.8 FTE
2023/24
21.7
16.8 FTE
2022/23
22.2
16.6 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 | 16.8 | 13.8 | 3 | 0 | 17.9% | |
| 2022/23 | 16.6 | 12.8 | 2.8 | 1 | 22.9% |
Teacher Sickness Absence
Staff Wellbeing — Sickness Data
Teacher absence due to illness
| Year | % Taking Absence | Avg Days (all teachers) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 94.4% | 12.0 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. Rounds Green Primary School's rate of 12 days per teacher is above average.