Hackney is one of England's local authorities, responsible for 104 schools — 50 primary, 16 secondary, educating around 42,209 pupils. The median teacher salary across Hackney's state-funded schools is £52,762.5 (2024-25). There are currently 23 open teaching jobs across the authority. Browse schools by town, see how the authority compares, and find teaching jobs in Hackney.
Hackney at a glance
- Local authority
- Hackney
- Nation
- England
- Total schools
- 104
- Primary schools
- 50
- Secondary schools
- 16
- Pupils (state-funded)
- 42,209
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1,970
- Pupil–teacher ratio
- 17.1 (England 18.6)
- Median teacher pay
- £52,762.5
- Spend per pupil
- £12,354
- Open teaching jobs
- 23
Workforce figures DfE School Workforce Census 2024-25; spending DfE CFR 2024-25; schools & pupils from GIAS. Open Government Licence.
Schools map — Hackney
104 schools in Hackney plotted by location.
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Teaching in Hackney
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 Hackney
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 Hackney
Admissions, term dates, SEND and transport — official council services for Hackney.
Links open official GOV.UK services, which direct you to Hackney’s council by postcode. Always confirm dates and deadlines with the council.
Schools in Hackney
Clapton Girls' Academy
Hackney, Hackney· E5 0RB
1,185 pupils
Attainment 8: 59.4
Trust: CLAPTON GIRLS' ACADEMY TRUST
Gayhurst Community School
Hackney, Hackney· E8 3EN
535 pupils
KS2: 88% met expected standard
Grazebrook Primary School
Hackney, Hackney· N16 0QP
471 pupils
KS2: 85% met expected standard
Kingsmead Primary School
Hackney, Hackney· E9 5PP
226 pupils
KS2: 85% met expected standard
Mandeville Primary School
Hackney, Hackney· E5 0BT
275 pupils
KS2: 78% met expected standard
Mossbourne Community Academy
Hackney, Hackney· E5 8JY
1,441 pupils
Attainment 8: 65.1
Trust: THE MOSSBOURNE FEDERATION
Teaching jobs in Hackney
View 23 open teaching jobs in Hackney →Hackney: frequently asked questions
How many schools are there in Hackney?
Hackney has 104 schools, including 50 primary and 16 secondary schools, educating around 42,209 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 Hackney?
The median teacher salary across Hackney's state-funded schools is £52,762.5 (DfE School Workforce Census 2024-25), above the England average of £47,185. The pupil–teacher ratio is 17.1, against an England average of 18.6.
Who employs teachers in Hackney?
It depends on the school. In council-maintained schools, Hackney local authority is the legal employer; in academies and free schools the academy trust employs staff directly. You can apply for teaching jobs in Hackney through the school, the academy trust, the council or a recruitment agency.
How do I apply for a school place in Hackney?
Apply through Hackney'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 Hackney by postcode; deadlines and catchment rules are set by the council.
Are there teaching jobs in Hackney?
Yes — there are currently 23 open teaching vacancies in Hackney. New roles are listed as schools and trusts publish them.