Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
117 schools · 66 primary · 21 secondary · 41 open teaching jobs
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole is one of England's local authorities, responsible for 117 schools — 66 primary, 21 secondary, educating around 55,153 pupils. The median teacher salary across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole's state-funded schools is £46,525 (2024-25). There are currently 41 open teaching jobs across the authority. Browse schools by town, see how the authority compares, and find teaching jobs in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole at a glance
- Local authority
- Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
- Nation
- England
- Total schools
- 117
- Primary schools
- 66
- Secondary schools
- 21
- Pupils (state-funded)
- 55,153
- Teachers (FTE)
- 2,978
- Pupil–teacher ratio
- 18.1 (England 18.6)
- Median teacher pay
- £46,525
- Spend per pupil
- £10,431
- Open teaching jobs
- 41
Workforce figures DfE School Workforce Census 2024-25; spending DfE CFR 2024-25; schools & pupils from GIAS. Open Government Licence.
Schools map — Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
117 schools in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole plotted by location.
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Teaching in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
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 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
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 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Admissions, term dates, SEND and transport — official council services for Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.
Links open official GOV.UK services, which direct you to Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole’s council by postcode. Always confirm dates and deadlines with the council.
Schools in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Avonbourne Boys' Academy
Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole· BH7 6NZ
840 pupils
Attainment 8: 47.3
Trust: UNITED LEARNING TRUST
Avonwood Primary School
Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole· BH7 6NB
481 pupils
KS2: 84% met expected standard
Trust: UNITED LEARNING TRUST
Bournemouth School
Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole· BH8 9PY
1,284 pupils
Attainment 8: 74.2
Trust: BOURNEMOUTH SCHOOL
Bournemouth School for Girls
Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole· BH8 9UJ
1,259 pupils
Attainment 8: 72.2
Trust: BOURNEMOUTH SCHOOL FOR GIRLS
Canford Heath Infant School
Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole· BH17 8PJ
358 pupils
Trust: TEACH POOLE
St Katharine's Church of England Primary School
Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole· BH6 4NA
436 pupils
KS2: 78% met expected standard
Teaching jobs in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
View 41 open teaching jobs in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole →Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole: frequently asked questions
How many schools are there in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole?
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole has 117 schools, including 66 primary and 21 secondary schools, educating around 55,153 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 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole?
The median teacher salary across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole's state-funded schools is £46,525 (DfE School Workforce Census 2024-25), below the England average of £47,185. The pupil–teacher ratio is 18.1, against an England average of 18.6.
Who employs teachers in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole?
It depends on the school. In council-maintained schools, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole local authority is the legal employer; in academies and free schools the academy trust employs staff directly. You can apply for teaching jobs in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole through the school, the academy trust, the council or a recruitment agency.
How do I apply for a school place in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole?
Apply through Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole'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 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole by postcode; deadlines and catchment rules are set by the council.
Are there teaching jobs in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole?
Yes — there are currently 41 open teaching vacancies in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole. New roles are listed as schools and trusts publish them.