Islington is one of England's local authorities, responsible for 72 schools — 40 primary, 9 secondary, educating around 22,937 pupils. The median teacher salary across Islington's state-funded schools is £52,688 (2024-25). There are currently 5 open teaching jobs across the authority. Browse schools by town, see how the authority compares, and find teaching jobs in Islington.
Islington at a glance
- Local authority
- Islington
- Nation
- England
- Total schools
- 72
- Primary schools
- 40
- Secondary schools
- 9
- Pupils (state-funded)
- 22,937
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1,380
- Pupil–teacher ratio
- 17.2 (England 18.6)
- Median teacher pay
- £52,688
- Spend per pupil
- £11,390
- Open teaching jobs
- 5
Workforce figures DfE School Workforce Census 2024-25; spending DfE CFR 2024-25; schools & pupils from GIAS. Open Government Licence.
Schools map — Islington
72 schools in Islington plotted by location.
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Teaching in Islington
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 Islington
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 Islington
Admissions, term dates, SEND and transport — official council services for Islington.
Links open official GOV.UK services, which direct you to Islington’s council by postcode. Always confirm dates and deadlines with the council.
Schools in Islington
City of London Primary Academy, Islington
Islington, Islington· EC1Y 0AE
317 pupils
KS2: 80% met expected standard
Trust: CITY OF LONDON ACADEMIES TRUST
Gillespie Primary School
Islington, Islington· N5 1LH
208 pupils
KS2: 89% met expected standard
Newington Green Primary School
Islington, Islington· N1 4ND
459 pupils
KS2: 72% met expected standard
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Islington, Islington· N19 5NE
510 pupils
KS2: 89% met expected standard
St Mary Magdalene Academy
Islington, Islington· N7 8PG
1,554 pupils
Attainment 8: 59.3
Trust: HIVE EDUCATION TRUST
Winton Primary School
Islington, Islington· N1 9AZ
250 pupils
KS2: 92% met expected standard
Teaching jobs in Islington
View 5 open teaching jobs in Islington →Islington: frequently asked questions
How many schools are there in Islington?
Islington has 72 schools, including 40 primary and 9 secondary schools, educating around 22,937 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 Islington?
The median teacher salary across Islington's state-funded schools is £52,688 (DfE School Workforce Census 2024-25), above the England average of £47,185. The pupil–teacher ratio is 17.2, against an England average of 18.6.
Who employs teachers in Islington?
It depends on the school. In council-maintained schools, Islington local authority is the legal employer; in academies and free schools the academy trust employs staff directly. You can apply for teaching jobs in Islington through the school, the academy trust, the council or a recruitment agency.
How do I apply for a school place in Islington?
Apply through Islington'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 Islington by postcode; deadlines and catchment rules are set by the council.
Are there teaching jobs in Islington?
Yes — there are currently 5 open teaching vacancies in Islington. New roles are listed as schools and trusts publish them.