Bath and North East Somerset
94 schools · 63 primary · 14 secondary · 17 open teaching jobs
Bath and North East Somerset is one of England's local authorities, responsible for 94 schools — 63 primary, 14 secondary, educating around 31,378 pupils. The median teacher salary across Bath and North East Somerset's state-funded schools is £46,217.5 (2024-25). There are currently 17 open teaching jobs across the authority. Browse schools by town, see how the authority compares, and find teaching jobs in Bath and North East Somerset.
Bath and North East Somerset at a glance
- Local authority
- Bath and North East Somerset
- Nation
- England
- Total schools
- 94
- Primary schools
- 63
- Secondary schools
- 14
- Pupils (state-funded)
- 31,378
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1,454
- Pupil–teacher ratio
- 18.6 (England 18.6)
- Median teacher pay
- £46,217.5
- Spend per pupil
- £6,997
- Open teaching jobs
- 17
Workforce figures DfE School Workforce Census 2024-25; spending DfE CFR 2024-25; schools & pupils from GIAS. Open Government Licence.
Schools map — Bath and North East Somerset
93 schools in Bath and North East Somerset plotted by location.
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Teaching in Bath and North East Somerset
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 Bath and North East Somerset
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 Bath and North East Somerset
Admissions, term dates, SEND and transport — official council services for Bath and North East Somerset.
Links open official GOV.UK services, which direct you to Bath and North East Somerset’s council by postcode. Always confirm dates and deadlines with the council.
Schools in Bath and North East Somerset
Norton Hill Primary School
Midsomer Norton, Bath and North East Somerset· BA3 2UD
263 pupils
Trust: MIDSOMER NORTON SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP
Saltford CofE Primary School
Bath and North East Somerset, Bath and North East Somerset· BS31 3DW
423 pupils
KS2: 86% met expected standard
Trust: FUTURA LEARNING PARTNERSHIP
Swainswick Church School
Bath, Bath and North East Somerset· BA1 8DB
74 pupils
KS2: 67% met expected standard
Trust: THE BATH AND WELLS DIOCESAN ACADEMIES TRUST
Two Rivers Church of England Primary
Bath and North East Somerset, Bath and North East Somerset· BS31 1GE
163 pupils
Trust: FUTURA LEARNING PARTNERSHIP
Bathampton Primary School
Bath, Bath and North East Somerset· BA2 6TQ
173 pupils
KS2: 50% met expected standard
Trust: THE BATH AND WELLS DIOCESAN ACADEMIES TRUST
Batheaston Church School
Bath, Bath and North East Somerset· BA1 7EP
194 pupils
KS2: 64% met expected standard
Trust: THE BATH AND WELLS DIOCESAN ACADEMIES TRUST
Teaching jobs in Bath and North East Somerset
View 17 open teaching jobs in Bath and North East Somerset →Bath and North East Somerset: frequently asked questions
How many schools are there in Bath and North East Somerset?
Bath and North East Somerset has 94 schools, including 63 primary and 14 secondary schools, educating around 31,378 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 Bath and North East Somerset?
The median teacher salary across Bath and North East Somerset's state-funded schools is £46,217.5 (DfE School Workforce Census 2024-25), below the England average of £47,185. The pupil–teacher ratio is 18.6, against an England average of 18.6.
Who employs teachers in Bath and North East Somerset?
It depends on the school. In council-maintained schools, Bath and North East Somerset local authority is the legal employer; in academies and free schools the academy trust employs staff directly. You can apply for teaching jobs in Bath and North East Somerset through the school, the academy trust, the council or a recruitment agency.
How do I apply for a school place in Bath and North East Somerset?
Apply through Bath and North East Somerset'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 Bath and North East Somerset by postcode; deadlines and catchment rules are set by the council.
Are there teaching jobs in Bath and North East Somerset?
Yes — there are currently 17 open teaching vacancies in Bath and North East Somerset. New roles are listed as schools and trusts publish them.