Bristol, City of
173 schools · 101 primary · 22 secondary · 64 open teaching jobs
Bristol, City of is one of England's local authorities, responsible for 173 schools — 101 primary, 22 secondary, educating around 69,010 pupils. The median teacher salary across Bristol, City of's state-funded schools is £45,946.7 (2024-25). There are currently 64 open teaching jobs across the authority. Browse schools by town, see how the authority compares, and find teaching jobs in Bristol, City of.
Bristol, City of at a glance
- Local authority
- Bristol, City of
- Nation
- England
- Total schools
- 173
- Primary schools
- 101
- Secondary schools
- 22
- Pupils (state-funded)
- 69,010
- Teachers (FTE)
- 3,594
- Pupil–teacher ratio
- 18 (England 18.6)
- Median teacher pay
- £45,946.7
- Spend per pupil
- £8,541
- Open teaching jobs
- 64
Workforce figures DfE School Workforce Census 2024-25; spending DfE CFR 2024-25; schools & pupils from GIAS. Open Government Licence.
Schools map — Bristol, City of
172 schools in Bristol, City of plotted by location.
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Teaching in Bristol, City of
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 Bristol, City of
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 Bristol, City of
Admissions, term dates, SEND and transport — official council services for Bristol, City of.
Links open official GOV.UK services, which direct you to Bristol, City of’s council by postcode. Always confirm dates and deadlines with the council.
Schools in Bristol, City of
Ashton Gate Primary School
Bristol, Bristol, City of· BS3 1SZ
751 pupils
KS2: 57% met expected standard
Trust: AMPLIFY EDUCATION
Bishop Road Primary School
Bristol, City of, Bristol, City of· BS7 8LS
802 pupils
KS2: 86% met expected standard
Christ Church Church of England Primary School
Bristol, City of, Bristol, City of· BS8 3AW
311 pupils
KS2: 41% met expected standard
Trust: CHRIST CHURCH C OF E PRIMARY SCHOOL
Elmlea Infant School
Bristol, City of, Bristol, City of· BS9 3UU
269 pupils
Trust: RUSSELL EDUCATION TRUST
Frome Vale Academy
Bristol, City of, Bristol, City of· BS16 2QS
202 pupils
KS2: 57% met expected standard
Trust: CABOT LEARNING FEDERATION
Ashton Park School
Bristol, City of, Bristol, City of· BS3 2JL
1,252 pupils
Attainment 8: 45.8
Trust: EXCALIBUR ACADEMIES TRUST
Teaching jobs in Bristol, City of
View 64 open teaching jobs in Bristol, City of →Bristol, City of: frequently asked questions
How many schools are there in Bristol, City of?
Bristol, City of has 173 schools, including 101 primary and 22 secondary schools, educating around 69,010 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 Bristol, City of?
The median teacher salary across Bristol, City of's state-funded schools is £45,946.7 (DfE School Workforce Census 2024-25), below the England average of £47,185. The pupil–teacher ratio is 18, against an England average of 18.6.
Who employs teachers in Bristol, City of?
It depends on the school. In council-maintained schools, Bristol, City of local authority is the legal employer; in academies and free schools the academy trust employs staff directly. You can apply for teaching jobs in Bristol, City of through the school, the academy trust, the council or a recruitment agency.
How do I apply for a school place in Bristol, City of?
Apply through Bristol, City of'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 Bristol, City of by postcode; deadlines and catchment rules are set by the council.
Are there teaching jobs in Bristol, City of?
Yes — there are currently 64 open teaching vacancies in Bristol, City of. New roles are listed as schools and trusts publish them.