Workforce & Staffing
Staff composition, teacher turnover, retention, and sickness absence
Key Figures
36.22
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
19.4:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
5.9d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
19.4
36.22 FTE
2023/24
20.6
31.69 FTE
2022/23
20.2
30.7 FTE
2021/22
18.0
32.69 FTE
2019/20
19.0
32.49 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 | 32.5 | 29.8 | 0.7 | 2 | 8.3% | |
| 2022/23 | 31.5 | 25.3 | 3.2 | 3 | 19.7% | |
| 2021/22 | 32.7 | 25.5 | 5.6 | 1.6 | 22.0% | |
| 2019/20 | 32.5 | 25.5 | 6 | 1 | 21.5% |
Teacher Sickness Absence
Staff Wellbeing — Sickness Data
Teacher absence due to illness
| Year | % Taking Absence | Avg Days (all teachers) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 79.5% | 5.9 |
| 2022/23 | 80.0% | 5.9 |
| 2021/22 | 93.3% | 10.8 |
| 2018/19 | 68.6% | 10.1 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. Rye College's rate of 5.9 days per teacher is above average.