Croydon is one of England's local authorities, responsible for 157 schools — 87 primary, 23 secondary, educating around 63,702 pupils. The median teacher salary across Croydon's state-funded schools is £49,369.2 (2024-25). There are currently 34 open teaching jobs across the authority. Browse schools by town, see how the authority compares, and find teaching jobs in Croydon.
Croydon at a glance
- Local authority
- Croydon
- Nation
- England
- Total schools
- 157
- Primary schools
- 87
- Secondary schools
- 23
- Pupils (state-funded)
- 63,702
- Teachers (FTE)
- 3,120
- Pupil–teacher ratio
- 20 (England 18.6)
- Median teacher pay
- £49,369.2
- Spend per pupil
- £9,846
- Open teaching jobs
- 34
Workforce figures DfE School Workforce Census 2024-25; spending DfE CFR 2024-25; schools & pupils from GIAS. Open Government Licence.
Schools map — Croydon
155 schools in Croydon plotted by location.
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Teaching in Croydon
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 Croydon
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 Croydon
Admissions, term dates, SEND and transport — official council services for Croydon.
Links open official GOV.UK services, which direct you to Croydon’s council by postcode. Always confirm dates and deadlines with the council.
Schools in Croydon
Bensham Manor School
Thornton Heath, Croydon· CR7 7BN
242 pupils
Attainment 8: 3.5
Chipstead Valley Primary School
Coulsdon, Croydon· CR5 3BW
674 pupils
KS2: 67% met expected standard
Trust: PACE ACADEMY TRUST
Fairchildes Primary School
Croydon, Croydon· CR0 0AH
486 pupils
KS2: 70% met expected standard
Trust: FAIRCHILDES ACADEMY COMMUNITY TRUST
Harris Aspire Academy
Croydon, Croydon· SE25 6EJ
Trust: HARRIS FEDERATION
Harris Primary Academy Benson
Croydon, Croydon· CR0 8RQ
238 pupils
KS2: 74% met expected standard
Trust: HARRIS FEDERATION
Harris Primary Academy Croydon
Croydon, Croydon· CR0 3JT
406 pupils
KS2: 79% met expected standard
Trust: HARRIS FEDERATION
Teaching jobs in Croydon
View 34 open teaching jobs in Croydon →Croydon: frequently asked questions
How many schools are there in Croydon?
Croydon has 157 schools, including 87 primary and 23 secondary schools, educating around 63,702 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 Croydon?
The median teacher salary across Croydon's state-funded schools is £49,369.2 (DfE School Workforce Census 2024-25), above the England average of £47,185. The pupil–teacher ratio is 20, against an England average of 18.6.
Who employs teachers in Croydon?
It depends on the school. In council-maintained schools, Croydon local authority is the legal employer; in academies and free schools the academy trust employs staff directly. You can apply for teaching jobs in Croydon through the school, the academy trust, the council or a recruitment agency.
How do I apply for a school place in Croydon?
Apply through Croydon'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 Croydon by postcode; deadlines and catchment rules are set by the council.
Are there teaching jobs in Croydon?
Yes — there are currently 34 open teaching vacancies in Croydon. New roles are listed as schools and trusts publish them.