Buckinghamshire
275 schools · 183 primary · 35 secondary · 108 open teaching 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).
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).
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
Aylesbury Grammar School
Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire· HP21 7RP
1,344 pupils
Attainment 8: 74.5
Trust: AYLESBURY GRAMMAR SCHOOL
Aylesbury High School
Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire· HP21 7SX
1,358 pupils
Attainment 8: 74.3
Trust: AYLESBURY HIGH SCHOOL
Beaconsfield High School
Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire· HP9 1RR
1,269 pupils
Attainment 8: 75.9
Trust: BEACONSFIELD HIGH SCHOOL
Brushwood Junior School
Chesham, Buckinghamshire· HP5 3DW
255 pupils
KS2: 69% met expected standard
Chalfont St Giles Junior School
Chalfont St Giles, Buckinghamshire· HP8 4JW
238 pupils
KS2: 68% met expected standard
Chepping View Primary Academy
High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire· HP12 4PR
423 pupils
KS2: 77% met expected standard
Trust: INSPIRING FUTURES PARTNERSHIP TRUST
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.