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East Riding of Yorkshire

159 schools · 123 primary · 17 secondary · 6 open teaching jobs

159
Schools
45,139
Pupils
2,428
Teachers (FTE)
6
Open jobs

East Riding of Yorkshire is one of England's local authorities, responsible for 159 schools — 123 primary, 17 secondary, educating around 45,139 pupils. The median teacher salary across East Riding of Yorkshire's state-funded schools is £46,525 (2024-25). There are currently 6 open teaching jobs across the authority. Browse schools by town, see how the authority compares, and find teaching jobs in East Riding of Yorkshire.

East Riding of Yorkshire at a glance

Local authority
East Riding of Yorkshire
Nation
England
Total schools
159
Primary schools
123
Secondary schools
17
Pupils (state-funded)
45,139
Teachers (FTE)
2,428
Pupil–teacher ratio
18.6 (England 18.6)
Median teacher pay
£46,525
Spend per pupil
£7,924
Open teaching jobs
6

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

Schools map — East Riding of Yorkshire

159 schools in East Riding of Yorkshire plotted by location.

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Teaching in East Riding of Yorkshire

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

£46,525
median teacher pay
below England avg (£47,185)
18.6
pupils per teacher
England avg 18.6
2,428
teachers (FTE)

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

School spending in East Riding of Yorkshire

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

£7,924
per pupil (all phases)
£7,049
per primary pupil
£8,739
per secondary pupil

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

Key services in East Riding of Yorkshire

Admissions, term dates, SEND and transport — official council services for East Riding of Yorkshire.

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

Schools in East Riding of Yorkshire

View all 159 schools in East Riding of Yorkshire

Teaching jobs in East Riding of Yorkshire

View 6 open teaching jobs in East Riding of Yorkshire

East Riding of Yorkshire: frequently asked questions

How many schools are there in East Riding of Yorkshire?

East Riding of Yorkshire has 159 schools, including 123 primary and 17 secondary schools, educating around 45,139 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 East Riding of Yorkshire?

The median teacher salary across East Riding of Yorkshire'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 18.6, against an England average of 18.6.

Who employs teachers in East Riding of Yorkshire?

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

How do I apply for a school place in East Riding of Yorkshire?

Apply through East Riding of Yorkshire'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 East Riding of Yorkshire by postcode; deadlines and catchment rules are set by the council.

Are there teaching jobs in East Riding of Yorkshire?

Yes — there are currently 6 open teaching vacancies in East Riding of Yorkshire. New roles are listed as schools and trusts publish them.