Hertfordshire
590 schools · 399 primary · 78 secondary · 153 open teaching jobs
Hertfordshire is one of England's local authorities, responsible for 590 schools — 399 primary, 78 secondary, educating around 222,526 pupils. The median teacher salary across Hertfordshire's state-funded schools is £47,340.7 (2024-25). There are currently 153 open teaching jobs across the authority. Browse schools by town, see how the authority compares, and find teaching jobs in Hertfordshire.
Hertfordshire at a glance
- Local authority
- Hertfordshire
- Nation
- England
- Total schools
- 590
- Primary schools
- 399
- Secondary schools
- 78
- Pupils (state-funded)
- 222,526
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11,380
- Pupil–teacher ratio
- 18.4 (England 18.6)
- Median teacher pay
- £47,340.7
- Spend per pupil
- £7,882
- Open teaching jobs
- 153
Workforce figures DfE School Workforce Census 2024-25; spending DfE CFR 2024-25; schools & pupils from GIAS. Open Government Licence.
Schools map — Hertfordshire
588 schools in Hertfordshire plotted by location.
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Teaching in Hertfordshire
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 Hertfordshire
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 Hertfordshire
Admissions, term dates, SEND and transport — official council services for Hertfordshire.
Links open official GOV.UK services, which direct you to Hertfordshire’s council by postcode. Always confirm dates and deadlines with the council.
Schools in Hertfordshire
Abel Smith School
Hertford, Hertfordshire· SG13 8AE
233 pupils
KS2: 55% met expected standard
Bengeo Primary School
Hertford, Hertfordshire· SG14 3DX
450 pupils
KS2: 61% met expected standard
Birchwood Nursery School
Hatfield, Hertfordshire· AL10 0PD
174 pupils
Broxbourne CofE Primary School
Broxbourne, Hertfordshire· EN10 7AY
242 pupils
KS2: 83% met expected standard
Bushey Heath Primary School
Bushey, Hertfordshire· WD23 1SP
239 pupils
KS2: 83% met expected standard
Christ Church Chorleywood CofE School
Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire· WD3 5SG
224 pupils
KS2: 80% met expected standard
Trust: CHESS VALLEY PRIMARY LEARNING TRUST
Teaching jobs in Hertfordshire
View 153 open teaching jobs in Hertfordshire →Hertfordshire: frequently asked questions
How many schools are there in Hertfordshire?
Hertfordshire has 590 schools, including 399 primary and 78 secondary schools, educating around 222,526 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 Hertfordshire?
The median teacher salary across Hertfordshire's state-funded schools is £47,340.7 (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 Hertfordshire?
It depends on the school. In council-maintained schools, Hertfordshire local authority is the legal employer; in academies and free schools the academy trust employs staff directly. You can apply for teaching jobs in Hertfordshire through the school, the academy trust, the council or a recruitment agency.
How do I apply for a school place in Hertfordshire?
Apply through Hertfordshire'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 Hertfordshire by postcode; deadlines and catchment rules are set by the council.
Are there teaching jobs in Hertfordshire?
Yes — there are currently 153 open teaching vacancies in Hertfordshire. New roles are listed as schools and trusts publish them.