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Cambridgeshire

313 schools · 210 primary · 33 secondary · 114 open teaching jobs

313
Schools
103,626
Pupils
5,113
Teachers (FTE)
114
Open 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).

£45,827.4
median teacher pay
below England avg (£47,185)
18.9
pupils per teacher
England avg 18.6
5,113
teachers (FTE)

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).

£7,397
per pupil (all phases)
£6,865
per primary pupil

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

View all 313 schools in Cambridgeshire

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.