Cambridgeshire
313 schools · 210 primary · 33 secondary · 114 open teaching jobs
Cambridgeshire is one of England's local authorities, responsible for 313 schools — 210 primary, 33 secondary, educating around 103,626 pupils. The median teacher salary across Cambridgeshire's state-funded schools is £45,827.4 (2024-25). There are currently 114 open teaching jobs across the authority. Browse schools by town, see how the authority compares, and find teaching jobs in Cambridgeshire.
Cambridgeshire at a glance
- Local authority
- Cambridgeshire
- Nation
- England
- Total schools
- 313
- Primary schools
- 210
- Secondary schools
- 33
- Pupils (state-funded)
- 103,626
- Teachers (FTE)
- 5,113
- Pupil–teacher ratio
- 18.9 (England 18.6)
- Median teacher pay
- £45,827.4
- Spend per pupil
- £7,397
- Open teaching jobs
- 114
Workforce figures DfE School Workforce Census 2024-25; spending DfE CFR 2024-25; schools & pupils from GIAS. Open Government Licence.
Schools map — Cambridgeshire
311 schools in Cambridgeshire plotted by location.
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Teaching in Cambridgeshire
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 Cambridgeshire
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 Cambridgeshire
Admissions, term dates, SEND and transport — official council services for Cambridgeshire.
Links open official GOV.UK services, which direct you to Cambridgeshire’s council by postcode. Always confirm dates and deadlines with the council.
Schools in Cambridgeshire
Histon and Impington Park Primary School
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire· CB24 9AQ
403 pupils
KS2: 85% met expected standard
Trust: MERIDIAN TRUST
Pilgrim Pathways School
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire· CB21 5EE
2 pupils
Soham Village College
Ely, Cambridgeshire· CB7 5AA
1,432 pupils
Attainment 8: 51.2
Trust: ANGLIAN LEARNING
Somersham Primary School
Huntingdonshire, Cambridgeshire· PE28 3EU
303 pupils
KS2: 74% met expected standard
Trust: MERIDIAN TRUST
St Bede's Inter-Church School
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire· CB1 3TD
938 pupils
Attainment 8: 61.6
Trust: ST BEDE'S INTER CHURCH SCHOOL
Swavesey Village College
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire· CB24 4RS
1,246 pupils
Attainment 8: 54.6
Trust: MERIDIAN TRUST
Teaching jobs in Cambridgeshire
View 114 open teaching jobs in Cambridgeshire →Cambridgeshire: frequently asked questions
How many schools are there in Cambridgeshire?
Cambridgeshire has 313 schools, including 210 primary and 33 secondary schools, educating around 103,626 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 Cambridgeshire?
The median teacher salary across Cambridgeshire's state-funded schools is £45,827.4 (DfE School Workforce Census 2024-25), below the England average of £47,185. The pupil–teacher ratio is 18.9, against an England average of 18.6.
Who employs teachers in Cambridgeshire?
It depends on the school. In council-maintained schools, Cambridgeshire local authority is the legal employer; in academies and free schools the academy trust employs staff directly. You can apply for teaching jobs in Cambridgeshire through the school, the academy trust, the council or a recruitment agency.
How do I apply for a school place in Cambridgeshire?
Apply through Cambridgeshire'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 Cambridgeshire by postcode; deadlines and catchment rules are set by the council.
Are there teaching jobs in Cambridgeshire?
Yes — there are currently 114 open teaching vacancies in Cambridgeshire. New roles are listed as schools and trusts publish them.