Workforce & Staffing
Staff composition, teacher turnover, retention, and sickness absence
Key Figures
11.6
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
22.2:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
2d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
22.2
11.6 FTE
2023/24
22.8
9.2 FTE
2022/23
18.4
10.4 FTE
2021/22
16.4
10.9 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 | 9.2 | 5.6 | 2 | 1.6 | 39.1% | |
| 2022/23 | 10.4 | 7.4 | 1 | 2 | 28.8% | |
| 2021/22 | 10.9 | 5.8 | 5.1 | 0 | 46.8% |
Teacher Sickness Absence
Staff Wellbeing — Sickness Data
Teacher absence due to illness
| Year | % Taking Absence | Avg Days (all teachers) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 58.3% | 2.0 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. Rufford Primary School's rate of 2 days per teacher is below average.