Kensington and Chelsea
75 schools · 26 primary · 6 secondary · 13 open teaching jobs
Kensington and Chelsea is one of England's local authorities, responsible for 75 schools — 26 primary, 6 secondary, educating around 23,668 pupils. The median teacher salary across Kensington and Chelsea's state-funded schools is £50,776.5 (2024-25). There are currently 13 open teaching jobs across the authority. Browse schools by town, see how the authority compares, and find teaching jobs in Kensington and Chelsea.
Kensington and Chelsea at a glance
- Local authority
- Kensington and Chelsea
- Nation
- England
- Total schools
- 75
- Primary schools
- 26
- Secondary schools
- 6
- Pupils (state-funded)
- 23,668
- Teachers (FTE)
- 862
- Pupil–teacher ratio
- 16.1 (England 18.6)
- Median teacher pay
- £50,776.5
- Spend per pupil
- £11,203
- Open teaching jobs
- 13
Workforce figures DfE School Workforce Census 2024-25; spending DfE CFR 2024-25; schools & pupils from GIAS. Open Government Licence.
Schools map — Kensington and Chelsea
75 schools in Kensington and Chelsea plotted by location.
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Teaching in Kensington and Chelsea
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 Kensington and Chelsea
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 Kensington and Chelsea
Admissions, term dates, SEND and transport — official council services for Kensington and Chelsea.
Links open official GOV.UK services, which direct you to Kensington and Chelsea’s council by postcode. Always confirm dates and deadlines with the council.
Schools in Kensington and Chelsea
All Saints Catholic College
Kensington and Chelsea, Kensington and Chelsea· W10 6EL
846 pupils
Attainment 8: 51.3
Christ Church CofE Primary School
Kensington and Chelsea, Kensington and Chelsea· SW3 4AA
202 pupils
KS2: 74% met expected standard
Fox Primary School
Kensington and Chelsea, Kensington and Chelsea· W8 7PP
415 pupils
KS2: 91% met expected standard
Oratory Roman Catholic Primary School
Kensington and Chelsea, Kensington and Chelsea· SW3 6QH
210 pupils
KS2: 83% met expected standard
Servite RC Primary School
Kensington and Chelsea, Kensington and Chelsea· SW10 9NA
198 pupils
KS2: 90% met expected standard
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Kensington and Chelsea, Kensington and Chelsea· SW3 2QT
226 pupils
KS2: 93% met expected standard
Trust: SAINT JOHN SOUTHWORTH CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
Teaching jobs in Kensington and Chelsea
View 13 open teaching jobs in Kensington and Chelsea →Kensington and Chelsea: frequently asked questions
How many schools are there in Kensington and Chelsea?
Kensington and Chelsea has 75 schools, including 26 primary and 6 secondary schools, educating around 23,668 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 Kensington and Chelsea?
The median teacher salary across Kensington and Chelsea's state-funded schools is £50,776.5 (DfE School Workforce Census 2024-25), above the England average of £47,185. The pupil–teacher ratio is 16.1, against an England average of 18.6.
Who employs teachers in Kensington and Chelsea?
It depends on the school. In council-maintained schools, Kensington and Chelsea local authority is the legal employer; in academies and free schools the academy trust employs staff directly. You can apply for teaching jobs in Kensington and Chelsea through the school, the academy trust, the council or a recruitment agency.
How do I apply for a school place in Kensington and Chelsea?
Apply through Kensington and Chelsea'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 Kensington and Chelsea by postcode; deadlines and catchment rules are set by the council.
Are there teaching jobs in Kensington and Chelsea?
Yes — there are currently 13 open teaching vacancies in Kensington and Chelsea. New roles are listed as schools and trusts publish them.