Central Bedfordshire
135 schools · 95 primary · 14 secondary · 66 open teaching jobs
Central Bedfordshire is one of England's local authorities, responsible for 135 schools — 95 primary, 14 secondary, educating around 48,649 pupils. The median teacher salary across Central Bedfordshire's state-funded schools is £46,278 (2024-25). There are currently 66 open teaching jobs across the authority. Browse schools by town, see how the authority compares, and find teaching jobs in Central Bedfordshire.
Central Bedfordshire at a glance
- Local authority
- Central Bedfordshire
- Nation
- England
- Total schools
- 135
- Primary schools
- 95
- Secondary schools
- 14
- Pupils (state-funded)
- 48,649
- Teachers (FTE)
- 2,583
- Pupil–teacher ratio
- 20.3 (England 18.6)
- Median teacher pay
- £46,278
- Spend per pupil
- £7,819
- Open teaching jobs
- 66
Workforce figures DfE School Workforce Census 2024-25; spending DfE CFR 2024-25; schools & pupils from GIAS. Open Government Licence.
Schools map — Central Bedfordshire
135 schools in Central Bedfordshire plotted by location.
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Teaching in Central Bedfordshire
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 Central Bedfordshire
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 Central Bedfordshire
Admissions, term dates, SEND and transport — official council services for Central Bedfordshire.
Links open official GOV.UK services, which direct you to Central Bedfordshire’s council by postcode. Always confirm dates and deadlines with the council.
Schools in Central Bedfordshire
Gravenhurst Academy
Bedford, Central Bedfordshire· MK45 4HY
72 pupils
Trust: BEDFORDSHIRE SCHOOLS TRUST LIMITED
Ardley Hill Academy
Dunstable, Central Bedfordshire· LU6 3NZ
461 pupils
KS2: 60% met expected standard
Trust: CHILTERN LEARNING TRUST
Arnold Academy
Bedford, Central Bedfordshire· MK45 4JZ
699 pupils
KS2: 60% met expected standard
Trust: THE PYRAMID SCHOOLS TRUST
Ashton St Peter's VA C of E School
Dunstable, Central Bedfordshire· LU6 1EW
209 pupils
KS2: 45% met expected standard
Aspley Guise Village School
Aspley Guise, Central Bedfordshire· MK17 8JT
Trust: CHILTERN LEARNING TRUST
Beecroft Academy
Dunstable, Central Bedfordshire· LU6 1DW
413 pupils
KS2: 39% met expected standard
Trust: THE PYRAMID SCHOOLS TRUST
Teaching jobs in Central Bedfordshire
View 66 open teaching jobs in Central Bedfordshire →Central Bedfordshire: frequently asked questions
How many schools are there in Central Bedfordshire?
Central Bedfordshire has 135 schools, including 95 primary and 14 secondary schools, educating around 48,649 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 Central Bedfordshire?
The median teacher salary across Central Bedfordshire's state-funded schools is £46,278 (DfE School Workforce Census 2024-25), below the England average of £47,185. The pupil–teacher ratio is 20.3, against an England average of 18.6.
Who employs teachers in Central Bedfordshire?
It depends on the school. In council-maintained schools, Central Bedfordshire local authority is the legal employer; in academies and free schools the academy trust employs staff directly. You can apply for teaching jobs in Central Bedfordshire through the school, the academy trust, the council or a recruitment agency.
How do I apply for a school place in Central Bedfordshire?
Apply through Central Bedfordshire'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 Central Bedfordshire by postcode; deadlines and catchment rules are set by the council.
Are there teaching jobs in Central Bedfordshire?
Yes — there are currently 66 open teaching vacancies in Central Bedfordshire. New roles are listed as schools and trusts publish them.