Cornwall
297 schools · 235 primary · 31 secondary · 36 open teaching jobs
Cornwall is one of England's local authorities, responsible for 297 schools — 235 primary, 31 secondary, educating around 74,404 pupils. The median teacher salary across Cornwall's state-funded schools is £46,525 (2024-25). There are currently 36 open teaching jobs across the authority. Browse schools by town, see how the authority compares, and find teaching jobs in Cornwall.
Cornwall at a glance
- Local authority
- Cornwall
- Nation
- England
- Total schools
- 297
- Primary schools
- 235
- Secondary schools
- 31
- Pupils (state-funded)
- 74,404
- Teachers (FTE)
- 3,997
- Pupil–teacher ratio
- 18.4 (England 18.6)
- Median teacher pay
- £46,525
- Spend per pupil
- £7,495
- Open teaching jobs
- 36
Workforce figures DfE School Workforce Census 2024-25; spending DfE CFR 2024-25; schools & pupils from GIAS. Open Government Licence.
Schools map — Cornwall
297 schools in Cornwall plotted by location.
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Teaching in Cornwall
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 Cornwall
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 Cornwall
Admissions, term dates, SEND and transport — official council services for Cornwall.
Links open official GOV.UK services, which direct you to Cornwall’s council by postcode. Always confirm dates and deadlines with the council.
Schools in Cornwall
Newquay Primary Academy
Newquay, Cornwall· TR7 3BW
97 pupils
Trust: CORNWALL EDUCATION LEARNING TRUST
St Agnes Academy
St Agnes, Cornwall· TR5 0LZ
374 pupils
KS2: 62% met expected standard
Trust: KERNOW LEARNING MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Trenance Learning Academy
Newquay, Cornwall· TR7 2LU
327 pupils
Trust: KERNOW LEARNING MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Altarnun Primary School
Launceston, Cornwall· PL15 7RZ
51 pupils
KS2: 64% met expected standard
Trust: ATHENA LEARNING TRUST
Antony Church of England School
Torpoint, Cornwall· PL11 3AD
91 pupils
KS2: 82% met expected standard
Trust: ST BARNABAS CHURCH OF ENGLAND MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Berrycoombe School
Bodmin, Cornwall· PL31 2PH
210 pupils
KS2: 55% met expected standard
Trust: TRURO & PENWITH ACADEMY TRUST
Teaching jobs in Cornwall
View 36 open teaching jobs in Cornwall →Cornwall: frequently asked questions
How many schools are there in Cornwall?
Cornwall has 297 schools, including 235 primary and 31 secondary schools, educating around 74,404 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 Cornwall?
The median teacher salary across Cornwall's state-funded schools is £46,525 (DfE School Workforce Census 2024-25), below the England average of £47,185. The pupil–teacher ratio is 18.4, against an England average of 18.6.
Who employs teachers in Cornwall?
It depends on the school. In council-maintained schools, Cornwall local authority is the legal employer; in academies and free schools the academy trust employs staff directly. You can apply for teaching jobs in Cornwall through the school, the academy trust, the council or a recruitment agency.
How do I apply for a school place in Cornwall?
Apply through Cornwall'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 Cornwall by postcode; deadlines and catchment rules are set by the council.
Are there teaching jobs in Cornwall?
Yes — there are currently 36 open teaching vacancies in Cornwall. New roles are listed as schools and trusts publish them.