Brighton and Hove
83 schools · 47 primary · 10 secondary · 11 open teaching jobs
Brighton and Hove is one of England's local authorities, responsible for 83 schools — 47 primary, 10 secondary, educating around 33,852 pupils. The median teacher salary across Brighton and Hove's state-funded schools is £46,525 (2024-25). There are currently 11 open teaching jobs across the authority. Browse schools by town, see how the authority compares, and find teaching jobs in Brighton and Hove.
Brighton and Hove at a glance
- Local authority
- Brighton and Hove
- Nation
- England
- Total schools
- 83
- Primary schools
- 47
- Secondary schools
- 10
- Pupils (state-funded)
- 33,852
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1,630
- Pupil–teacher ratio
- 19 (England 18.6)
- Median teacher pay
- £46,525
- Spend per pupil
- £7,850
- Open teaching jobs
- 11
Workforce figures DfE School Workforce Census 2024-25; spending DfE CFR 2024-25; schools & pupils from GIAS. Open Government Licence.
Schools map — Brighton and Hove
83 schools in Brighton and Hove plotted by location.
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Teaching in Brighton and Hove
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 Brighton and Hove
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 Brighton and Hove
Admissions, term dates, SEND and transport — official council services for Brighton and Hove.
Links open official GOV.UK services, which direct you to Brighton and Hove’s council by postcode. Always confirm dates and deadlines with the council.
Schools in Brighton and Hove
Hill Park School
Brighton, Brighton and Hove· BN41 2FU
264 pupils
Attainment 8: 3.4
Balfour Primary School
Brighton, Brighton and Hove· BN1 6NE
682 pupils
KS2: 71% met expected standard
Brackenbury Primary School
Brighton, Brighton and Hove· BN41 2LA
194 pupils
KS2: 55% met expected standard
Central Hub Brighton
Brighton, Brighton and Hove· BN1 7FP
106 pupils
City Academy Whitehawk
Brighton, Brighton and Hove· BN2 5FL
381 pupils
KS2: 57% met expected standard
Trust: AURORA ACADEMIES TRUST
Coldean Primary School
Brighton, Brighton and Hove· BN1 9EN
324 pupils
KS2: 46% met expected standard
Teaching jobs in Brighton and Hove
View 11 open teaching jobs in Brighton and Hove →Brighton and Hove: frequently asked questions
How many schools are there in Brighton and Hove?
Brighton and Hove has 83 schools, including 47 primary and 10 secondary schools, educating around 33,852 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 Brighton and Hove?
The median teacher salary across Brighton and Hove'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 19, against an England average of 18.6.
Who employs teachers in Brighton and Hove?
It depends on the school. In council-maintained schools, Brighton and Hove local authority is the legal employer; in academies and free schools the academy trust employs staff directly. You can apply for teaching jobs in Brighton and Hove through the school, the academy trust, the council or a recruitment agency.
How do I apply for a school place in Brighton and Hove?
Apply through Brighton and Hove'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 Brighton and Hove by postcode; deadlines and catchment rules are set by the council.
Are there teaching jobs in Brighton and Hove?
Yes — there are currently 11 open teaching vacancies in Brighton and Hove. New roles are listed as schools and trusts publish them.