Greenwich
107 schools · 62 primary · 15 secondary · 18 open teaching jobs
Greenwich is one of England's local authorities, responsible for 107 schools — 62 primary, 15 secondary, educating around 47,679 pupils. The median teacher salary across Greenwich's state-funded schools is £55,107 (2024-25). There are currently 18 open teaching jobs across the authority. Browse schools by town, see how the authority compares, and find teaching jobs in Greenwich.
Greenwich at a glance
- Local authority
- Greenwich
- Nation
- England
- Total schools
- 107
- Primary schools
- 62
- Secondary schools
- 15
- Pupils (state-funded)
- 47,679
- Teachers (FTE)
- 2,459
- Pupil–teacher ratio
- 18.4 (England 18.6)
- Median teacher pay
- £55,107
- Spend per pupil
- £9,256
- Open teaching jobs
- 18
Workforce figures DfE School Workforce Census 2024-25; spending DfE CFR 2024-25; schools & pupils from GIAS. Open Government Licence.
Schools map — Greenwich
106 schools in Greenwich plotted by location.
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Teaching in Greenwich
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 Greenwich
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 Greenwich
Admissions, term dates, SEND and transport — official council services for Greenwich.
Links open official GOV.UK services, which direct you to Greenwich’s council by postcode. Always confirm dates and deadlines with the council.
Schools in Greenwich
Ark Greenwich Free School
Greenwich, Greenwich· SE18 4LH
601 pupils
Attainment 8: 68.2
Trust: ARK SCHOOLS
Foxfield Primary School
Greenwich, Greenwich· SE18 7EX
682 pupils
KS2: 81% met expected standard
Trust: INSPIRE PARTNERSHIP ACADEMY TRUST
Harris Academy Greenwich
Greenwich, Greenwich· SE9 5EQ
1,172 pupils
Attainment 8: 49.9
Trust: HARRIS FEDERATION
Heronsgate Primary School
Greenwich, Greenwich· SE28 0EA
748 pupils
KS2: 77% met expected standard
Leigh Academy Blackheath
Greenwich, Greenwich· SE3 8SY
1,035 pupils
Attainment 8: 55.0
Trust: LEIGH ACADEMIES TRUST
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Greenwich, Greenwich· SE9 1UF
453 pupils
KS2: 83% met expected standard
Trust: ST OSCAR ROMERO CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
Teaching jobs in Greenwich
View 18 open teaching jobs in Greenwich →Greenwich: frequently asked questions
How many schools are there in Greenwich?
Greenwich has 107 schools, including 62 primary and 15 secondary schools, educating around 47,679 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 Greenwich?
The median teacher salary across Greenwich's state-funded schools is £55,107 (DfE School Workforce Census 2024-25), above the England average of £47,185. The pupil–teacher ratio is 18.4, against an England average of 18.6.
Who employs teachers in Greenwich?
It depends on the school. In council-maintained schools, Greenwich local authority is the legal employer; in academies and free schools the academy trust employs staff directly. You can apply for teaching jobs in Greenwich through the school, the academy trust, the council or a recruitment agency.
How do I apply for a school place in Greenwich?
Apply through Greenwich'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 Greenwich by postcode; deadlines and catchment rules are set by the council.
Are there teaching jobs in Greenwich?
Yes — there are currently 18 open teaching vacancies in Greenwich. New roles are listed as schools and trusts publish them.