Harrow is one of England's local authorities, responsible for 75 schools — 40 primary, 12 secondary, educating around 42,781 pupils. The median teacher salary across Harrow's state-funded schools is £50,493 (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 Harrow.
Harrow at a glance
- Local authority
- Harrow
- Nation
- England
- Total schools
- 75
- Primary schools
- 40
- Secondary schools
- 12
- Pupils (state-funded)
- 42,781
- Teachers (FTE)
- 2,084
- Pupil–teacher ratio
- 19.5 (England 18.6)
- Median teacher pay
- £50,493
- Spend per pupil
- £7,961
- 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 — Harrow
75 schools in Harrow plotted by location.
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Teaching in Harrow
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 Harrow
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 Harrow
Admissions, term dates, SEND and transport — official council services for Harrow.
Links open official GOV.UK services, which direct you to Harrow’s council by postcode. Always confirm dates and deadlines with the council.
Schools in Harrow
Bentley Wood High School
Harrow, Harrow· HA7 3JW
1,394 pupils
Attainment 8: 58.5
Trust: THE BENTLEY WOOD TRUST
Grimsdyke School
Harrow, Harrow· HA5 4QE
628 pupils
KS2: 87% met expected standard
Nower Hill High School
Harrow, Harrow· HA5 5RP
2,023 pupils
Attainment 8: 59.0
Trust: NOWER HILL HIGH SCHOOL
Pinner Wood School
Harrow, Harrow· HA5 3RA
670 pupils
KS2: 86% met expected standard
Priestmead Primary School and Nursery
Harrow, Harrow· HA3 8SZ
880 pupils
KS2: 80% met expected standard
Trust: THE PEGASUS PARTNERSHIP TRUST
St Anselm's Catholic Primary School
Harrow, Harrow· HA1 3BE
414 pupils
KS2: 79% met expected standard
Teaching jobs in Harrow
View 23 open teaching jobs in Harrow →Harrow: frequently asked questions
How many schools are there in Harrow?
Harrow has 75 schools, including 40 primary and 12 secondary schools, educating around 42,781 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 Harrow?
The median teacher salary across Harrow's state-funded schools is £50,493 (DfE School Workforce Census 2024-25), above the England average of £47,185. The pupil–teacher ratio is 19.5, against an England average of 18.6.
Who employs teachers in Harrow?
It depends on the school. In council-maintained schools, Harrow local authority is the legal employer; in academies and free schools the academy trust employs staff directly. You can apply for teaching jobs in Harrow through the school, the academy trust, the council or a recruitment agency.
How do I apply for a school place in Harrow?
Apply through Harrow'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 Harrow by postcode; deadlines and catchment rules are set by the council.
Are there teaching jobs in Harrow?
Yes — there are currently 23 open teaching vacancies in Harrow. New roles are listed as schools and trusts publish them.