Bracknell Forest
45 schools · 29 primary · 6 secondary · 21 open teaching 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).
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).
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
Edgbarrow School
Crowthorne, Bracknell Forest· RG45 7HZ
1,482 pupils
Attainment 8: 54.1
Trust: THE CORVUS LEARNING TRUST
King's Academy Oakwood
Bracknell Forest, Bracknell Forest· RG42 4FY
209 pupils
KS2: 57% met expected standard
Trust: KING'S GROUP ACADEMIES
Ascot Heath Primary School
Ascot, Bracknell Forest· SL5 8PN
391 pupils
KS2: 64% met expected standard
College Town Primary School
Sandhurst, Bracknell Forest· GU47 0QF
478 pupils
KS2: 61% met expected standard
Crown Wood Primary School
Bracknell, Bracknell Forest· RG12 0PE
652 pupils
KS2: 63% met expected standard
Trust: GREENSHAW LEARNING TRUST
Fox Hill Primary School
Bracknell, Bracknell Forest· RG12 7JZ
196 pupils
KS2: 59% met expected standard
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.