Devon is one of England's local authorities, responsible for 425 schools — 308 primary, 38 secondary, educating around 104,363 pupils. The median teacher salary across Devon's state-funded schools is £47,296.6 (2024-25). There are currently 98 open teaching jobs across the authority. Browse schools by town, see how the authority compares, and find teaching jobs in Devon.
Devon at a glance
- Local authority
- Devon
- Nation
- England
- Total schools
- 425
- Primary schools
- 308
- Secondary schools
- 38
- Pupils (state-funded)
- 104,363
- Teachers (FTE)
- 5,466
- Pupil–teacher ratio
- 18.2 (England 18.6)
- Median teacher pay
- £47,296.6
- Spend per pupil
- £7,725
- Open teaching jobs
- 98
Workforce figures DfE School Workforce Census 2024-25; spending DfE CFR 2024-25; schools & pupils from GIAS. Open Government Licence.
Schools map — Devon
423 schools in Devon plotted by location.
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Teaching in Devon
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 Devon
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 Devon
Admissions, term dates, SEND and transport — official council services for Devon.
Links open official GOV.UK services, which direct you to Devon’s council by postcode. Always confirm dates and deadlines with the council.
Schools in Devon
Broadclyst Community Primary School
Exeter, Devon· EX5 3JG
513 pupils
KS2: 73% met expected standard
Trust: CORNERSTONE ACADEMY TRUST
Colyton Grammar School
Colyton, Devon· EX24 6HN
1,071 pupils
Attainment 8: 78.8
Trust: COLYTON GRAMMAR SCHOOL ACADEMY TRUST
Mary Tavy and Brentor Community Primary School
Tavistock, Devon· PL19 9PR
85 pupils
KS2: 69% met expected standard
Abbotskerswell Primary School
Newton Abbot, Devon· TQ12 5NS
102 pupils
KS2: 71% met expected standard
ACE Tiverton Special School
Tiverton, Devon· EX16 5HB
115 pupils
Attainment 8: 7.4
Trust: REACH SOUTH ACADEMY TRUST
Appledore School
Bideford, Devon· EX39 1PF
236 pupils
KS2: 79% met expected standard
Trust: Atlantic Coast Co-Operative Trust
Teaching jobs in Devon
View 98 open teaching jobs in Devon →Devon: frequently asked questions
How many schools are there in Devon?
Devon has 425 schools, including 308 primary and 38 secondary schools, educating around 104,363 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 Devon?
The median teacher salary across Devon's state-funded schools is £47,296.6 (DfE School Workforce Census 2024-25), above the England average of £47,185. The pupil–teacher ratio is 18.2, against an England average of 18.6.
Who employs teachers in Devon?
It depends on the school. In council-maintained schools, Devon local authority is the legal employer; in academies and free schools the academy trust employs staff directly. You can apply for teaching jobs in Devon through the school, the academy trust, the council or a recruitment agency.
How do I apply for a school place in Devon?
Apply through Devon'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 Devon by postcode; deadlines and catchment rules are set by the council.
Are there teaching jobs in Devon?
Yes — there are currently 98 open teaching vacancies in Devon. New roles are listed as schools and trusts publish them.