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Enfield

108 schools · 68 primary · 18 secondary · 45 open teaching jobs

108
Schools
55,373
Pupils
3,082
Teachers (FTE)
45
Open jobs

Enfield is one of England's local authorities, responsible for 108 schools — 68 primary, 18 secondary, educating around 55,373 pupils. The median teacher salary across Enfield's state-funded schools is £51,179 (2024-25). There are currently 45 open teaching jobs across the authority. Browse schools by town, see how the authority compares, and find teaching jobs in Enfield.

Enfield at a glance

Local authority
Enfield
Nation
England
Total schools
108
Primary schools
68
Secondary schools
18
Pupils (state-funded)
55,373
Teachers (FTE)
3,082
Pupil–teacher ratio
18.6 (England 18.6)
Median teacher pay
£51,179
Spend per pupil
£8,970
Open teaching jobs
45

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

Schools map — Enfield

108 schools in Enfield plotted by location.

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Teaching in Enfield

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

£51,179
median teacher pay
above England avg (£47,185)
18.6
pupils per teacher
England avg 18.6
3,082
teachers (FTE)

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

School spending in Enfield

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

£8,970
per pupil (all phases)
£7,610
per primary pupil
£8,453
per secondary pupil

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

Key services in Enfield

Admissions, term dates, SEND and transport — official council services for Enfield.

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

Schools in Enfield

View all 108 schools in Enfield

Teaching jobs in Enfield

View 45 open teaching jobs in Enfield

Enfield: frequently asked questions

How many schools are there in Enfield?

Enfield has 108 schools, including 68 primary and 18 secondary schools, educating around 55,373 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 Enfield?

The median teacher salary across Enfield's state-funded schools is £51,179 (DfE School Workforce Census 2024-25), above the England average of £47,185. The pupil–teacher ratio is 18.6, against an England average of 18.6.

Who employs teachers in Enfield?

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

How do I apply for a school place in Enfield?

Apply through Enfield'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 Enfield by postcode; deadlines and catchment rules are set by the council.

Are there teaching jobs in Enfield?

Yes — there are currently 45 open teaching vacancies in Enfield. New roles are listed as schools and trusts publish them.