Brent is one of England's local authorities, responsible for 103 schools — 60 primary, 14 secondary, educating around 50,616 pupils. The median teacher salary across Brent's state-funded schools is £52,526 (2024-25). There are currently 42 open teaching jobs across the authority. Browse schools by town, see how the authority compares, and find teaching jobs in Brent.
Brent at a glance
- Local authority
- Brent
- Nation
- England
- Total schools
- 103
- Primary schools
- 60
- Secondary schools
- 14
- Pupils (state-funded)
- 50,616
- Teachers (FTE)
- 2,784
- Pupil–teacher ratio
- 18.7 (England 18.6)
- Median teacher pay
- £52,526
- Spend per pupil
- £8,602
- Open teaching jobs
- 42
Workforce figures DfE School Workforce Census 2024-25; spending DfE CFR 2024-25; schools & pupils from GIAS. Open Government Licence.
Schools map — Brent
103 schools in Brent plotted by location.
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Teaching in Brent
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 Brent
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 Brent
Admissions, term dates, SEND and transport — official council services for Brent.
Links open official GOV.UK services, which direct you to Brent’s council by postcode. Always confirm dates and deadlines with the council.
Schools in Brent
Ark Academy
Wembley, Brent· HA9 9JR
1,642 pupils
Attainment 8: 51.5
Trust: ARK SCHOOLS
Ark Elvin Academy
London, Brent· HA9 7DU
1,305 pupils
Attainment 8: 45.9
Trust: ARK SCHOOLS
Ashley College
Wembley, Brent· HA9 8NP
3 pupils
Convent of Jesus and Mary RC Infant School
Brent, Brent· NW2 5AN
205 pupils
East Lane Primary School
Wembley, Brent· HA0 3NT
628 pupils
KS2: 88% met expected standard
Trust: WEMBLEY MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Our Lady of Grace Catholic Junior School
Brent, Brent· NW2 6HS
238 pupils
KS2: 93% met expected standard
Trust: ALL SAINTS' TRUST
Teaching jobs in Brent
View 42 open teaching jobs in Brent →Brent: frequently asked questions
How many schools are there in Brent?
Brent has 103 schools, including 60 primary and 14 secondary schools, educating around 50,616 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 Brent?
The median teacher salary across Brent's state-funded schools is £52,526 (DfE School Workforce Census 2024-25), above the England average of £47,185. The pupil–teacher ratio is 18.7, against an England average of 18.6.
Who employs teachers in Brent?
It depends on the school. In council-maintained schools, Brent local authority is the legal employer; in academies and free schools the academy trust employs staff directly. You can apply for teaching jobs in Brent through the school, the academy trust, the council or a recruitment agency.
How do I apply for a school place in Brent?
Apply through Brent'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 Brent by postcode; deadlines and catchment rules are set by the council.
Are there teaching jobs in Brent?
Yes — there are currently 42 open teaching vacancies in Brent. New roles are listed as schools and trusts publish them.