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Coventry

128 schools · 85 primary · 21 secondary · 57 open teaching jobs

128
Schools
63,014
Pupils
3,227
Teachers (FTE)
57
Open jobs

Coventry is one of England's local authorities, responsible for 128 schools — 85 primary, 21 secondary, educating around 63,014 pupils. The median teacher salary across Coventry's state-funded schools is £46,525 (2024-25). There are currently 57 open teaching jobs across the authority. Browse schools by town, see how the authority compares, and find teaching jobs in Coventry.

Coventry at a glance

Local authority
Coventry
Nation
England
Total schools
128
Primary schools
85
Secondary schools
21
Pupils (state-funded)
63,014
Teachers (FTE)
3,227
Pupil–teacher ratio
19.7 (England 18.6)
Median teacher pay
£46,525
Spend per pupil
£7,514
Open teaching jobs
57

Workforce figures DfE School Workforce Census 2024-25; spending DfE CFR 2024-25; schools & pupils from GIAS. Open Government Licence.

Schools map — Coventry

128 schools in Coventry plotted by location.

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Teaching in Coventry

Teacher pay and ratios vs the England average (2024-25).

£46,525
median teacher pay
below England avg (£47,185)
19.7
pupils per teacher
England avg 18.6
3,227
teachers (FTE)

Source: DfE School Workforce Census, 2024-25, Open Government Licence. Covers all state-funded schools, including academies.

School spending in Coventry

Gross expenditure per pupil — LA-maintained schools (2024-25).

£7,514
per pupil (all phases)
£6,759
per primary pupil

Source: DfE “LA and school expenditure” (CFR), 2024-25, Open Government Licence. Council-maintained schools; academies report separately.

Key services in Coventry

Admissions, term dates, SEND and transport — official council services for Coventry.

Links open official GOV.UK services, which direct you to Coventry’s council by postcode. Always confirm dates and deadlines with the council.

Schools in Coventry

View all 128 schools in Coventry

Teaching jobs in Coventry

View 57 open teaching jobs in Coventry

Coventry: frequently asked questions

How many schools are there in Coventry?

Coventry has 128 schools, including 85 primary and 21 secondary schools, educating around 63,014 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 Coventry?

The median teacher salary across Coventry'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 19.7, against an England average of 18.6.

Who employs teachers in Coventry?

It depends on the school. In council-maintained schools, Coventry local authority is the legal employer; in academies and free schools the academy trust employs staff directly. You can apply for teaching jobs in Coventry through the school, the academy trust, the council or a recruitment agency.

How do I apply for a school place in Coventry?

Apply through Coventry'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 Coventry by postcode; deadlines and catchment rules are set by the council.

Are there teaching jobs in Coventry?

Yes — there are currently 57 open teaching vacancies in Coventry. New roles are listed as schools and trusts publish them.