Camden is one of England's local authorities, responsible for 103 schools — 38 primary, 10 secondary, educating around 29,694 pupils. The median teacher salary across Camden's state-funded schools is £55,909 (2024-25). There are currently 4 open teaching jobs across the authority. Browse schools by town, see how the authority compares, and find teaching jobs in Camden.
Camden at a glance
- Local authority
- Camden
- Nation
- England
- Total schools
- 103
- Primary schools
- 38
- Secondary schools
- 10
- Pupils (state-funded)
- 29,694
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1,399
- Pupil–teacher ratio
- 15.1 (England 18.6)
- Median teacher pay
- £55,909
- Spend per pupil
- £12,007
- Open teaching jobs
- 4
Workforce figures DfE School Workforce Census 2024-25; spending DfE CFR 2024-25; schools & pupils from GIAS. Open Government Licence.
Schools map — Camden
102 schools in Camden plotted by location.
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Teaching in Camden
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 Camden
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 Camden
Admissions, term dates, SEND and transport — official council services for Camden.
Links open official GOV.UK services, which direct you to Camden’s council by postcode. Always confirm dates and deadlines with the council.
Schools in Camden
Christ Church Primary School, Hampstead
Camden, Camden· NW3 1JH
191 pupils
KS2: 88% met expected standard
Christopher Hatton Primary School
Camden, Camden· EC1R 4PQ
224 pupils
KS2: 81% met expected standard
Edith Neville Primary School
Camden, Camden· NW1 1HQ
204 pupils
KS2: 75% met expected standard
Eleanor Palmer Primary School
Camden, Camden· NW5 2JA
237 pupils
KS2: 93% met expected standard
Kingsgate Primary School
Camden, Camden· NW6 4LB
594 pupils
KS2: 88% met expected standard
Our Lady Roman Catholic Primary School
Camden, Camden· NW1 0DP
219 pupils
KS2: 61% met expected standard
Teaching jobs in Camden
View 4 open teaching jobs in Camden →Camden: frequently asked questions
How many schools are there in Camden?
Camden has 103 schools, including 38 primary and 10 secondary schools, educating around 29,694 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 Camden?
The median teacher salary across Camden's state-funded schools is £55,909 (DfE School Workforce Census 2024-25), above the England average of £47,185. The pupil–teacher ratio is 15.1, against an England average of 18.6.
Who employs teachers in Camden?
It depends on the school. In council-maintained schools, Camden local authority is the legal employer; in academies and free schools the academy trust employs staff directly. You can apply for teaching jobs in Camden through the school, the academy trust, the council or a recruitment agency.
How do I apply for a school place in Camden?
Apply through Camden'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 Camden by postcode; deadlines and catchment rules are set by the council.
Are there teaching jobs in Camden?
Yes — there are currently 4 open teaching vacancies in Camden. New roles are listed as schools and trusts publish them.