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Buckinghamshire

275 schools · 183 primary · 35 secondary · 108 open teaching jobs

275
Schools
98,238
Pupils
4,947
Teachers (FTE)
108
Open jobs

Buckinghamshire is one of England's local authorities, responsible for 275 schools — 183 primary, 35 secondary, educating around 98,238 pupils. The median teacher salary across Buckinghamshire's state-funded schools is £46,469.2 (2024-25). There are currently 108 open teaching jobs across the authority. Browse schools by town, see how the authority compares, and find teaching jobs in Buckinghamshire.

Buckinghamshire at a glance

Local authority
Buckinghamshire
Nation
England
Total schools
275
Primary schools
183
Secondary schools
35
Pupils (state-funded)
98,238
Teachers (FTE)
4,947
Pupil–teacher ratio
19.3 (England 18.6)
Median teacher pay
£46,469.2
Spend per pupil
£8,176
Open teaching jobs
108

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

Schools map — Buckinghamshire

275 schools in Buckinghamshire plotted by location.

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Teaching in Buckinghamshire

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

£46,469.2
median teacher pay
below England avg (£47,185)
19.3
pupils per teacher
England avg 18.6
4,947
teachers (FTE)

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

School spending in Buckinghamshire

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

£8,176
per pupil (all phases)
£7,085
per primary pupil
£7,809
per secondary pupil

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

Key services in Buckinghamshire

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

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

Schools in Buckinghamshire

View all 275 schools in Buckinghamshire

Teaching jobs in Buckinghamshire

View 108 open teaching jobs in Buckinghamshire

Buckinghamshire: frequently asked questions

How many schools are there in Buckinghamshire?

Buckinghamshire has 275 schools, including 183 primary and 35 secondary schools, educating around 98,238 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 Buckinghamshire?

The median teacher salary across Buckinghamshire's state-funded schools is £46,469.2 (DfE School Workforce Census 2024-25), below the England average of £47,185. The pupil–teacher ratio is 19.3, against an England average of 18.6.

Who employs teachers in Buckinghamshire?

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

How do I apply for a school place in Buckinghamshire?

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

Are there teaching jobs in Buckinghamshire?

Yes — there are currently 108 open teaching vacancies in Buckinghamshire. New roles are listed as schools and trusts publish them.