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Bracknell Forest

45 schools · 29 primary · 6 secondary · 21 open teaching jobs

45
Schools
21,222
Pupils
1,033
Teachers (FTE)
21
Open jobs

Bracknell Forest is one of England's local authorities, responsible for 45 schools — 29 primary, 6 secondary, educating around 21,222 pupils. The median teacher salary across Bracknell Forest's state-funded schools is £47,131.9 (2024-25). There are currently 21 open teaching jobs across the authority. Browse schools by town, see how the authority compares, and find teaching jobs in Bracknell Forest.

Bracknell Forest at a glance

Local authority
Bracknell Forest
Nation
England
Total schools
45
Primary schools
29
Secondary schools
6
Pupils (state-funded)
21,222
Teachers (FTE)
1,033
Pupil–teacher ratio
19 (England 18.6)
Median teacher pay
£47,131.9
Spend per pupil
£6,820
Open teaching jobs
21

Workforce figures DfE School Workforce Census 2024-25; spending DfE CFR 2024-25; schools & pupils from GIAS. Open Government Licence.

Schools map — Bracknell Forest

45 schools in Bracknell Forest plotted by location.

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Teaching in Bracknell Forest

Teacher pay and ratios vs the England average (2024-25).

£47,131.9
median teacher pay
below England avg (£47,185)
19
pupils per teacher
England avg 18.6
1,033
teachers (FTE)

Source: DfE School Workforce Census, 2024-25, Open Government Licence. Covers all state-funded schools, including academies.

School spending in Bracknell Forest

Gross expenditure per pupil — LA-maintained schools (2024-25).

£6,820
per pupil (all phases)
£6,218
per primary pupil
£9,411
per secondary pupil

Source: DfE “LA and school expenditure” (CFR), 2024-25, Open Government Licence. Council-maintained schools; academies report separately.

Key services in Bracknell Forest

Admissions, term dates, SEND and transport — official council services for Bracknell Forest.

Links open official GOV.UK services, which direct you to Bracknell Forest’s council by postcode. Always confirm dates and deadlines with the council.

Schools in Bracknell Forest

View all 45 schools in Bracknell Forest

Teaching jobs in Bracknell Forest

View 21 open teaching jobs in Bracknell Forest

Bracknell Forest: frequently asked questions

How many schools are there in Bracknell Forest?

Bracknell Forest has 45 schools, including 29 primary and 6 secondary schools, educating around 21,222 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 Bracknell Forest?

The median teacher salary across Bracknell Forest's state-funded schools is £47,131.9 (DfE School Workforce Census 2024-25), below the England average of £47,185. The pupil–teacher ratio is 19, against an England average of 18.6.

Who employs teachers in Bracknell Forest?

It depends on the school. In council-maintained schools, Bracknell Forest local authority is the legal employer; in academies and free schools the academy trust employs staff directly. You can apply for teaching jobs in Bracknell Forest through the school, the academy trust, the council or a recruitment agency.

How do I apply for a school place in Bracknell Forest?

Apply through Bracknell Forest'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 Bracknell Forest by postcode; deadlines and catchment rules are set by the council.

Are there teaching jobs in Bracknell Forest?

Yes — there are currently 21 open teaching vacancies in Bracknell Forest. New roles are listed as schools and trusts publish them.