Bexley is one of England's local authorities, responsible for 92 schools — 60 primary, 15 secondary, educating around 43,749 pupils. The median teacher salary across Bexley's state-funded schools is £50,269.7 (2024-25). There are currently 23 open teaching jobs across the authority. Browse schools by town, see how the authority compares, and find teaching jobs in Bexley.
Bexley at a glance
- Local authority
- Bexley
- Nation
- England
- Total schools
- 92
- Primary schools
- 60
- Secondary schools
- 15
- Pupils (state-funded)
- 43,749
- Teachers (FTE)
- 2,302
- Pupil–teacher ratio
- 19.7 (England 18.6)
- Median teacher pay
- £50,269.7
- Spend per pupil
- £7,499
- Open teaching jobs
- 23
Workforce figures DfE School Workforce Census 2024-25; spending DfE CFR 2024-25; schools & pupils from GIAS. Open Government Licence.
Schools map — Bexley
92 schools in Bexley plotted by location.
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Teaching in Bexley
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 Bexley
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 Bexley
Admissions, term dates, SEND and transport — official council services for Bexley.
Links open official GOV.UK services, which direct you to Bexley’s council by postcode. Always confirm dates and deadlines with the council.
Schools in Bexley
Barnehurst Infant School
Erith, Bexley· DA8 3NL
227 pupils
Trust: THE PRIMARY FIRST TRUST
Barnehurst Junior School
Erith, Bexley· DA8 3NL
240 pupils
KS2: 60% met expected standard
Trust: THE PRIMARY FIRST TRUST
Bexley Grammar School
Welling, Bexley· DA16 2BL
1,502 pupils
Attainment 8: 74.7
Trust: BEXLEY GRAMMAR SCHOOL
St Fidelis Catholic Primary School
Erith, Bexley· DA8 3HQ
457 pupils
KS2: 68% met expected standard
Townley Grammar School
Bexleyheath, Bexley· DA6 7AB
1,670 pupils
Attainment 8: 75.0
Trust: TOWNLEY GRAMMAR SCHOOL TRUST
Aspire Academy
Welling, Bexley· DA16 1JB
64 pupils
KS2: 0% met expected standard
Trust: LONDON SOUTH EAST ACADEMIES TRUST
Teaching jobs in Bexley
View 23 open teaching jobs in Bexley →Bexley: frequently asked questions
How many schools are there in Bexley?
Bexley has 92 schools, including 60 primary and 15 secondary schools, educating around 43,749 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 Bexley?
The median teacher salary across Bexley's state-funded schools is £50,269.7 (DfE School Workforce Census 2024-25), above the England average of £47,185. The pupil–teacher ratio is 19.7, against an England average of 18.6.
Who employs teachers in Bexley?
It depends on the school. In council-maintained schools, Bexley local authority is the legal employer; in academies and free schools the academy trust employs staff directly. You can apply for teaching jobs in Bexley through the school, the academy trust, the council or a recruitment agency.
How do I apply for a school place in Bexley?
Apply through Bexley'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 Bexley by postcode; deadlines and catchment rules are set by the council.
Are there teaching jobs in Bexley?
Yes — there are currently 23 open teaching vacancies in Bexley. New roles are listed as schools and trusts publish them.