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Hillingdon

111 schools · 64 primary · 21 secondary · 17 open teaching jobs

111
Schools
54,808
Pupils
2,865
Teachers (FTE)
17
Open jobs

Hillingdon is one of England's local authorities, responsible for 111 schools — 64 primary, 21 secondary, educating around 54,808 pupils. The median teacher salary across Hillingdon's state-funded schools is £49,353 (2024-25). There are currently 17 open teaching jobs across the authority. Browse schools by town, see how the authority compares, and find teaching jobs in Hillingdon.

Hillingdon at a glance

Local authority
Hillingdon
Nation
England
Total schools
111
Primary schools
64
Secondary schools
21
Pupils (state-funded)
54,808
Teachers (FTE)
2,865
Pupil–teacher ratio
19.3 (England 18.6)
Median teacher pay
£49,353
Spend per pupil
£8,269
Open teaching jobs
17

Workforce figures DfE School Workforce Census 2024-25; spending DfE CFR 2024-25; schools & pupils from GIAS. Open Government Licence.

Schools map — Hillingdon

111 schools in Hillingdon plotted by location.

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Teaching in Hillingdon

Teacher pay and ratios vs the England average (2024-25).

£49,353
median teacher pay
above England avg (£47,185)
19.3
pupils per teacher
England avg 18.6
2,865
teachers (FTE)

Source: DfE School Workforce Census, 2024-25, Open Government Licence. Covers all state-funded schools, including academies.

School spending in Hillingdon

Gross expenditure per pupil — LA-maintained schools (2024-25).

£8,269
per pupil (all phases)
£7,352
per primary pupil
£9,331
per secondary pupil

Source: DfE “LA and school expenditure” (CFR), 2024-25, Open Government Licence. Council-maintained schools; academies report separately.

Key services in Hillingdon

Admissions, term dates, SEND and transport — official council services for Hillingdon.

Links open official GOV.UK services, which direct you to Hillingdon’s council by postcode. Always confirm dates and deadlines with the council.

Schools in Hillingdon

View all 111 schools in Hillingdon

Teaching jobs in Hillingdon

View 17 open teaching jobs in Hillingdon

Hillingdon: frequently asked questions

How many schools are there in Hillingdon?

Hillingdon has 111 schools, including 64 primary and 21 secondary schools, educating around 54,808 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 Hillingdon?

The median teacher salary across Hillingdon's state-funded schools is £49,353 (DfE School Workforce Census 2024-25), above the England average of £47,185. The pupil–teacher ratio is 19.3, against an England average of 18.6.

Who employs teachers in Hillingdon?

It depends on the school. In council-maintained schools, Hillingdon local authority is the legal employer; in academies and free schools the academy trust employs staff directly. You can apply for teaching jobs in Hillingdon through the school, the academy trust, the council or a recruitment agency.

How do I apply for a school place in Hillingdon?

Apply through Hillingdon'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 Hillingdon by postcode; deadlines and catchment rules are set by the council.

Are there teaching jobs in Hillingdon?

Yes — there are currently 17 open teaching vacancies in Hillingdon. New roles are listed as schools and trusts publish them.