Derby is one of England's local authorities, responsible for 118 schools — 74 primary, 15 secondary, educating around 47,388 pupils. The median teacher salary across Derby's state-funded schools is £47,338 (2024-25). There are currently 35 open teaching jobs across the authority. Browse schools by town, see how the authority compares, and find teaching jobs in Derby.
Derby at a glance
- Local authority
- Derby
- Nation
- England
- Total schools
- 118
- Primary schools
- 74
- Secondary schools
- 15
- Pupils (state-funded)
- 47,388
- Teachers (FTE)
- 2,509
- Pupil–teacher ratio
- 19 (England 18.6)
- Median teacher pay
- £47,338
- Spend per pupil
- £8,112
- Open teaching jobs
- 35
Workforce figures DfE School Workforce Census 2024-25; spending DfE CFR 2024-25; schools & pupils from GIAS. Open Government Licence.
Schools map — Derby
118 schools in Derby plotted by location.
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Teaching in Derby
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 Derby
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 Derby
Admissions, term dates, SEND and transport — official council services for Derby.
Links open official GOV.UK services, which direct you to Derby’s council by postcode. Always confirm dates and deadlines with the council.
Schools in Derby
Castleward Spencer Academy
Derby, Derby· DE1 2RJ
148 pupils
Trust: THE SPENCER ACADEMIES TRUST
Griffe Field Primary School
Derby, Derby· DE23 3UQ
454 pupils
KS2: 83% met expected standard
Trust: DERBY DIOCESAN ACADEMY TRUST
Landau Forte College
Derby, Derby· DE1 2LF
1,247 pupils
Attainment 8: 55.4
Trust: LANDAU FORTE CHARITABLE TRUST
Lawn Primary School
Derby, Derby· DE22 2QR
435 pupils
KS2: 84% met expected standard
Trust: TRANSFORM TRUST
St George's Catholic Voluntary Academy
Derby, Derby· DE23 1GG
337 pupils
KS2: 75% met expected standard
Trust: ST RALPH SHERWIN CATHOLIC MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Allestree Woodlands School
Derby, Derby· DE22 2LW
1,400 pupils
Attainment 8: 46.5
Trust: THE TWO COUNTIES TRUST
Teaching jobs in Derby
View 35 open teaching jobs in Derby →Derby: frequently asked questions
How many schools are there in Derby?
Derby has 118 schools, including 74 primary and 15 secondary schools, educating around 47,388 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 Derby?
The median teacher salary across Derby's state-funded schools is £47,338 (DfE School Workforce Census 2024-25), above the England average of £47,185. The pupil–teacher ratio is 19, against an England average of 18.6.
Who employs teachers in Derby?
It depends on the school. In council-maintained schools, Derby local authority is the legal employer; in academies and free schools the academy trust employs staff directly. You can apply for teaching jobs in Derby through the school, the academy trust, the council or a recruitment agency.
How do I apply for a school place in Derby?
Apply through Derby'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 Derby by postcode; deadlines and catchment rules are set by the council.
Are there teaching jobs in Derby?
Yes — there are currently 35 open teaching vacancies in Derby. New roles are listed as schools and trusts publish them.