County Durham
281 schools · 208 primary · 30 secondary · 24 open teaching jobs
County Durham is one of England's local authorities, responsible for 281 schools — 208 primary, 30 secondary, educating around 73,608 pupils. The median teacher salary across County Durham's state-funded schools is £49,084 (2024-25). There are currently 24 open teaching jobs across the authority. Browse schools by town, see how the authority compares, and find teaching jobs in County Durham.
County Durham at a glance
- Local authority
- County Durham
- Nation
- England
- Total schools
- 281
- Primary schools
- 208
- Secondary schools
- 30
- Pupils (state-funded)
- 73,608
- Teachers (FTE)
- 4,084
- Pupil–teacher ratio
- 17.7 (England 18.6)
- Median teacher pay
- £49,084
- Spend per pupil
- £9,203
- Open teaching jobs
- 24
Workforce figures DfE School Workforce Census 2024-25; spending DfE CFR 2024-25; schools & pupils from GIAS. Open Government Licence.
Schools map — County Durham
281 schools in County Durham plotted by location.
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Teaching in County Durham
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 County Durham
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 County Durham
Admissions, term dates, SEND and transport — official council services for County Durham.
Links open official GOV.UK services, which direct you to County Durham’s council by postcode. Always confirm dates and deadlines with the council.
Schools in County Durham
Framwellgate Moor Primary School
County Durham, County Durham· DH1 5BG
389 pupils
KS2: 87% met expected standard
Kirk Merrington Primary School
Spennymoor, County Durham· DL16 7JB
172 pupils
KS2: 83% met expected standard
Langley Moor Nursery School
County Durham, County Durham· DH7 8LL
60 pupils
Montalbo Nursery & Primary School
Barnard Castle, County Durham· DL12 8TN
242 pupils
KS2: 85% met expected standard
The Academy at Shotton Hall
Peterlee, County Durham· SR8 1AU
1,164 pupils
Attainment 8: 52.2
Trust: NORTH EAST LEARNING TRUST
Thornhill Primary School
Shildon, County Durham· DL4 1ES
207 pupils
KS2: 93% met expected standard
Teaching jobs in County Durham
View 24 open teaching jobs in County Durham →County Durham: frequently asked questions
How many schools are there in County Durham?
County Durham has 281 schools, including 208 primary and 30 secondary schools, educating around 73,608 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 County Durham?
The median teacher salary across County Durham's state-funded schools is £49,084 (DfE School Workforce Census 2024-25), above the England average of £47,185. The pupil–teacher ratio is 17.7, against an England average of 18.6.
Who employs teachers in County Durham?
It depends on the school. In council-maintained schools, County Durham local authority is the legal employer; in academies and free schools the academy trust employs staff directly. You can apply for teaching jobs in County Durham through the school, the academy trust, the council or a recruitment agency.
How do I apply for a school place in County Durham?
Apply through County Durham'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 County Durham by postcode; deadlines and catchment rules are set by the council.
Are there teaching jobs in County Durham?
Yes — there are currently 24 open teaching vacancies in County Durham. New roles are listed as schools and trusts publish them.