Workforce & Staffing
Staff composition, teacher turnover, retention, and sickness absence
Key Figures
61.26
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
14.5:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
9.5d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
14.5
61.26 FTE
2023/24
16.5
57.26 FTE
2022/23
18.2
54.25 FTE
2021/22
16.9
66.2 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 | 57.5 | 50.2 | 2 | 5.4 | 12.9% | |
| 2022/23 | 54.3 | 46.2 | 3.6 | 4.5 | 14.9% | |
| 2021/22 | 66.2 | 51.2 | 9 | 6 | 22.7% |
Teacher Sickness Absence
Staff Wellbeing — Sickness Data
Teacher absence due to illness
| Year | % Taking Absence | Avg Days (all teachers) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 85.5% | 9.5 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. Perryfields Academy's rate of 9.5 days per teacher is above average.