Workforce & Staffing
Staff composition, teacher turnover, retention, and sickness absence
Key Figures
39.8
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
16.4:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
5.8d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
16.4
39.8 FTE
2023/24
16.4
43.2 FTE
2021/22
18.7
31.8 FTE
2020/21
17.4
33.8 FTE
2019/20
17.4
33.8 FTE
2018/19
16.0
37.8 FTE
2017/18
17.1
39.8 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 | 36.8 | 28.4 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 22.8% | |
| 2021/22 | 31.8 | 24.8 | 4 | 3 | 22.0% | |
| 2020/21 | 32.8 | 27.8 | 5 | 0 | 15.2% | |
| 2019/20 | 32.8 | 28.8 | 2 | 2 | 12.2% | |
| 2018/19 | 37.8 | 25.8 | 4 | 8 | 31.7% | |
| 2017/18 | 39.8 | 25.8 | 9 | 5 | 35.2% | |
| 2016/17 | 47.6 | 35.2 | 7.4 | 5 | 26.1% |
Teacher Sickness Absence
Staff Wellbeing — Sickness Data
Teacher absence due to illness
| Year | % Taking Absence | Avg Days (all teachers) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 73.8% | 5.8 |
| 2020/21 | 21.1% | 0.4 |
| 2018/19 | 43.2% | 6.8 |
| 2017/18 | 30.2% | 2.7 |
| 2016/17 | 53.5% | 2.7 |
| 2015/16 | 55.0% | 7.1 |
| 2014/15 | 63.5% | 7.1 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. Pegasus Academy's rate of 5.8 days per teacher is above average.