Gloucestershire
339 schools · 241 primary · 41 secondary · 37 open teaching jobs
Gloucestershire is one of England's local authorities, responsible for 339 schools — 241 primary, 41 secondary, educating around 101,295 pupils. The median teacher salary across Gloucestershire's state-funded schools is £46,525 (2024-25). There are currently 37 open teaching jobs across the authority. Browse schools by town, see how the authority compares, and find teaching jobs in Gloucestershire.
Gloucestershire at a glance
- Local authority
- Gloucestershire
- Nation
- England
- Total schools
- 339
- Primary schools
- 241
- Secondary schools
- 41
- Pupils (state-funded)
- 101,295
- Teachers (FTE)
- 5,246
- Pupil–teacher ratio
- 18 (England 18.6)
- Median teacher pay
- £46,525
- Spend per pupil
- £7,427
- Open teaching jobs
- 37
Workforce figures DfE School Workforce Census 2024-25; spending DfE CFR 2024-25; schools & pupils from GIAS. Open Government Licence.
Schools map — Gloucestershire
339 schools in Gloucestershire plotted by location.
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Teaching in Gloucestershire
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 Gloucestershire
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 Gloucestershire
Admissions, term dates, SEND and transport — official council services for Gloucestershire.
Links open official GOV.UK services, which direct you to Gloucestershire’s council by postcode. Always confirm dates and deadlines with the council.
Schools in Gloucestershire
Abbeymead Primary School
Gloucester, Gloucestershire· GL4 5YS
418 pupils
KS2: 61% met expected standard
Christ Church CofE Primary School
Cheltenham, Gloucestershire· GL50 2NR
217 pupils
KS2: 69% met expected standard
Trust: THE DIOCESE OF GLOUCESTER ACADEMIES TRUST
Northway Infant School
Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire· GL20 8PT
88 pupils
Trust: GLOUCESTERSHIRE LEARNING ALLIANCE
Pate's Grammar School
Cheltenham, Gloucestershire· GL51 0HG
1,288 pupils
Attainment 8: 82.7
Trust: PATE'S GRAMMAR SCHOOL
Powell's Church of England Primary School
Cirencester, Gloucestershire· GL7 2DJ
421 pupils
KS2: 78% met expected standard
Stroud High School
Stroud, Gloucestershire· GL5 4HF
1,106 pupils
Attainment 8: 76.9
Trust: STROUD HIGH SCHOOL
Teaching jobs in Gloucestershire
View 37 open teaching jobs in Gloucestershire →Gloucestershire: frequently asked questions
How many schools are there in Gloucestershire?
Gloucestershire has 339 schools, including 241 primary and 41 secondary schools, educating around 101,295 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 Gloucestershire?
The median teacher salary across Gloucestershire'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, against an England average of 18.6.
Who employs teachers in Gloucestershire?
It depends on the school. In council-maintained schools, Gloucestershire local authority is the legal employer; in academies and free schools the academy trust employs staff directly. You can apply for teaching jobs in Gloucestershire through the school, the academy trust, the council or a recruitment agency.
How do I apply for a school place in Gloucestershire?
Apply through Gloucestershire'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 Gloucestershire by postcode; deadlines and catchment rules are set by the council.
Are there teaching jobs in Gloucestershire?
Yes — there are currently 37 open teaching vacancies in Gloucestershire. New roles are listed as schools and trusts publish them.