Barnet is one of England's local authorities, responsible for 174 schools — 90 primary, 25 secondary, educating around 68,184 pupils. The median teacher salary across Barnet's state-funded schools is £50,712.8 (2024-25). There are currently 50 open teaching jobs across the authority. Browse schools by town, see how the authority compares, and find teaching jobs in Barnet.
Barnet at a glance
- Local authority
- Barnet
- Nation
- England
- Total schools
- 174
- Primary schools
- 90
- Secondary schools
- 25
- Pupils (state-funded)
- 68,184
- Teachers (FTE)
- 3,638
- Pupil–teacher ratio
- 18.1 (England 18.6)
- Median teacher pay
- £50,712.8
- Spend per pupil
- £8,720
- Open teaching jobs
- 50
Workforce figures DfE School Workforce Census 2024-25; spending DfE CFR 2024-25; schools & pupils from GIAS. Open Government Licence.
Schools map — Barnet
174 schools in Barnet plotted by location.
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Teaching in Barnet
Teacher pay and ratios vs the England average (2024-25).
Source: DfE School Workforce Census, 2024-25, Open Government Licence. Covers all state-funded schools, including academies.
School spending in Barnet
Gross expenditure per pupil — LA-maintained schools (2024-25).
Source: DfE “LA and school expenditure” (CFR), 2024-25, Open Government Licence. Council-maintained schools; academies report separately.
Key services in Barnet
Admissions, term dates, SEND and transport — official council services for Barnet.
Links open official GOV.UK services, which direct you to Barnet’s council by postcode. Always confirm dates and deadlines with the council.
Schools in Barnet
Ark Pioneer Academy
Barnet, Barnet· EN5 2BE
998 pupils
Attainment 8: 56.0
Trust: ARK SCHOOLS
Chalgrove Primary School
Barnet, Barnet· N3 3PL
216 pupils
KS2: 86% met expected standard
Courtland School
Barnet, Barnet· NW7 3BG
207 pupils
KS2: 97% met expected standard
Livingstone Primary and Nursery School
Barnet, Barnet· EN4 9BU
249 pupils
KS2: 69% met expected standard
Menorah Primary School for Girls
Barnet, Barnet· NW11 9SP
214 pupils
KS2: 90% met expected standard
Monken Hadley CofE Primary School
Barnet, Barnet· EN4 0NJ
149 pupils
KS2: 88% met expected standard
Teaching jobs in Barnet
View 50 open teaching jobs in Barnet →Barnet: frequently asked questions
How many schools are there in Barnet?
Barnet has 174 schools, including 90 primary and 25 secondary schools, educating around 68,184 pupils. This covers state-funded and other schools in the local authority recorded on Get Information About Schools (GIAS).
What is the average teacher salary in Barnet?
The median teacher salary across Barnet's state-funded schools is £50,712.8 (DfE School Workforce Census 2024-25), above the England average of £47,185. The pupil–teacher ratio is 18.1, against an England average of 18.6.
Who employs teachers in Barnet?
It depends on the school. In council-maintained schools, Barnet local authority is the legal employer; in academies and free schools the academy trust employs staff directly. You can apply for teaching jobs in Barnet through the school, the academy trust, the council or a recruitment agency.
How do I apply for a school place in Barnet?
Apply through Barnet's co-ordinated admissions scheme using your home council — one application covers schools across the authority, including community and voluntary-controlled schools. Use the official GOV.UK service, which routes you to Barnet by postcode; deadlines and catchment rules are set by the council.
Are there teaching jobs in Barnet?
Yes — there are currently 50 open teaching vacancies in Barnet. New roles are listed as schools and trusts publish them.