Havering is one of England's local authorities, responsible for 92 schools — 59 primary, 18 secondary, educating around 43,781 pupils. The median teacher salary across Havering's state-funded schools is £49,519.7 (2024-25). There are currently 11 open teaching jobs across the authority. Browse schools by town, see how the authority compares, and find teaching jobs in Havering.
Havering at a glance
- Local authority
- Havering
- Nation
- England
- Total schools
- 92
- Primary schools
- 59
- Secondary schools
- 18
- Pupils (state-funded)
- 43,781
- Teachers (FTE)
- 2,326
- Pupil–teacher ratio
- 19.5 (England 18.6)
- Median teacher pay
- £49,519.7
- Spend per pupil
- £7,707
- Open teaching jobs
- 11
Workforce figures DfE School Workforce Census 2024-25; spending DfE CFR 2024-25; schools & pupils from GIAS. Open Government Licence.
Schools map — Havering
92 schools in Havering plotted by location.
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Teaching in Havering
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 Havering
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 Havering
Admissions, term dates, SEND and transport — official council services for Havering.
Links open official GOV.UK services, which direct you to Havering’s council by postcode. Always confirm dates and deadlines with the council.
Schools in Havering
Ardleigh Green Infant School
Hornchurch, Havering· RM11 2SP
269 pupils
Trust: EMPOWER LEARNING ACADEMY TRUST
Ardleigh Green Junior School
Hornchurch, Havering· RM11 2SP
359 pupils
KS2: 75% met expected standard
Trust: EMPOWER LEARNING ACADEMY TRUST
Clockhouse Primary School
Romford, Havering· RM5 3QR
707 pupils
KS2: 66% met expected standard
Hall Mead School
Upminster, Havering· RM14 1SF
1,066 pupils
Attainment 8: 50.1
Trust: EMPOWER LEARNING ACADEMY TRUST
Harrow Lodge Primary School
Hornchurch, Havering· RM12 4BP
449 pupils
KS2: 70% met expected standard
Trust: PARTNERSHIP LEARNING
Redden Court School
Romford, Havering· RM3 0TS
1,061 pupils
Attainment 8: 47.4
Trust: SFAET LTD
Teaching jobs in Havering
View 11 open teaching jobs in Havering →Havering: frequently asked questions
How many schools are there in Havering?
Havering has 92 schools, including 59 primary and 18 secondary schools, educating around 43,781 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 Havering?
The median teacher salary across Havering's state-funded schools is £49,519.7 (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 Havering?
It depends on the school. In council-maintained schools, Havering local authority is the legal employer; in academies and free schools the academy trust employs staff directly. You can apply for teaching jobs in Havering through the school, the academy trust, the council or a recruitment agency.
How do I apply for a school place in Havering?
Apply through Havering'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 Havering by postcode; deadlines and catchment rules are set by the council.
Are there teaching jobs in Havering?
Yes — there are currently 11 open teaching vacancies in Havering. New roles are listed as schools and trusts publish them.