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).
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).
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
Barr's Hill School
Coventry, Coventry· CV1 4BU
1,038 pupils
Attainment 8: 46.7
Trust: THE FUTURES TRUST
Courthouse Green Primary School
Coventry, Coventry· CV6 7JJ
710 pupils
KS2: 62% met expected standard
Trust: TRIUMPH LEARNING TRUST
President Kennedy School Academy
Coventry, Coventry· CV6 4GL
1,845 pupils
Attainment 8: 43.2
Trust: THE FUTURES TRUST
Alderman's Green Primary School
Coventry, Coventry· CV2 1PP
505 pupils
KS2: 60% met expected standard
Trust: TRIUMPH LEARNING TRUST
Aldermoor Farm Primary School
Coventry, Coventry· CV3 1DP
656 pupils
KS2: 70% met expected standard
Bishop Ullathorne Catholic School
Coventry, Coventry· CV3 6BH
1,137 pupils
Attainment 8: 52.9
Trust: HOLY CROSS CATHOLIC MULTI ACADEMY COMPANY
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.