Workforce & Staffing
Staff composition, teacher turnover, retention, and sickness absence
Key Figures
8.2
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
24.8:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
6.5d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
24.8
8.2 FTE
2023/24
21.2
9.7 FTE
2022/23
21.6
10.4 FTE
2021/22
21.3
9.6 FTE
2020/21
21.3
9.9 FTE
2019/20
20.3
10.3 FTE
2018/19
19.5
10.6 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 | 9.7 | 6 | 2.3 | 1.4 | 38.1% | |
| 2022/23 | 10.4 | 4.8 | 4 | 1.6 | 53.8% | |
| 2021/22 | 9.8 | 6 | 1.6 | 2.2 | 38.8% | |
| 2020/21 | 9.9 | 7.3 | 2.6 | 0 | 26.3% | |
| 2019/20 | 10.3 | 9.3 | 1 | 0 | 9.7% | |
| 2018/19 | 10.6 | 9 | 0.6 | 1 | 15.1% | |
| 2017/18 | 9.6 | 6.6 | 1 | 2 | 31.2% |
Teacher Sickness Absence
Staff Wellbeing — Sickness Data
Teacher absence due to illness
| Year | % Taking Absence | Avg Days (all teachers) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 53.8% | 6.5 |
| 2022/23 | 35.7% | 8.2 |
| 2021/22 | 100.0% | 7.2 |
| 2020/21 | 58.3% | 2.3 |
| 2018/19 | 58.3% | 1.7 |
| 2017/18 | 60.0% | 2.2 |
| 2016/17 | 58.3% | 2.2 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. Pebsham Primary Academy's rate of 6.5 days per teacher is above average.