East Sussex
220 schools · 144 primary · 23 secondary · 24 open teaching jobs
East Sussex is one of England's local authorities, responsible for 220 schools — 144 primary, 23 secondary, educating around 66,245 pupils. The median teacher salary across East Sussex's state-funded schools is £47,338 (2024-25). There are currently 24 open teaching jobs across the authority. Browse schools by town, see how the authority compares, and find teaching jobs in East Sussex.
East Sussex at a glance
- Local authority
- East Sussex
- Nation
- England
- Total schools
- 220
- Primary schools
- 144
- Secondary schools
- 23
- Pupils (state-funded)
- 66,245
- Teachers (FTE)
- 3,709
- Pupil–teacher ratio
- 18.8 (England 18.6)
- Median teacher pay
- £47,338
- Spend per pupil
- £7,124
- Open teaching jobs
- 24
Workforce figures DfE School Workforce Census 2024-25; spending DfE CFR 2024-25; schools & pupils from GIAS. Open Government Licence.
Schools map — East Sussex
219 schools in East Sussex plotted by location.
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Teaching in East Sussex
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 East Sussex
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 East Sussex
Admissions, term dates, SEND and transport — official council services for East Sussex.
Links open official GOV.UK services, which direct you to East Sussex’s council by postcode. Always confirm dates and deadlines with the council.
Schools in East Sussex
Ark Little Ridge Primary Academy
St Leonards-on-Sea, East Sussex· TN37 7LR
436 pupils
KS2: 73% met expected standard
Trust: ARK SCHOOLS
Beacon Academy
Crowborough, East Sussex· TN6 2AS
1,662 pupils
Attainment 8: 50.2
Trust: MARK EDUCATION TRUST
Burwash CofE School
Etchingham, East Sussex· TN19 7DZ
163 pupils
KS2: 72% met expected standard
Hazel Court School
Eastbourne, East Sussex· BN23 8EJ
129 pupils
Trust: THE SOUTHFIELD TRUST
Little Common School
Bexhill-on-Sea, East Sussex· TN39 4SQ
622 pupils
KS2: 68% met expected standard
Trust: DIOCESE OF CHICHESTER ACADEMY TRUST
Polegate Primary School
Polegate, East Sussex· BN26 6PT
692 pupils
KS2: 66% met expected standard
Teaching jobs in East Sussex
View 24 open teaching jobs in East Sussex →East Sussex: frequently asked questions
How many schools are there in East Sussex?
East Sussex has 220 schools, including 144 primary and 23 secondary schools, educating around 66,245 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 Sussex?
The median teacher salary across East Sussex'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 18.8, against an England average of 18.6.
Who employs teachers in East Sussex?
It depends on the school. In council-maintained schools, East Sussex 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 Sussex through the school, the academy trust, the council or a recruitment agency.
How do I apply for a school place in East Sussex?
Apply through East Sussex'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 Sussex by postcode; deadlines and catchment rules are set by the council.
Are there teaching jobs in East Sussex?
Yes — there are currently 24 open teaching vacancies in East Sussex. New roles are listed as schools and trusts publish them.