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Kensington and Chelsea

75 schools · 26 primary · 6 secondary · 13 open teaching jobs

75
Schools
23,668
Pupils
862
Teachers (FTE)
13
Open 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).

£50,776.5
median teacher pay
above England avg (£47,185)
16.1
pupils per teacher
England avg 18.6
862
teachers (FTE)

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).

£11,203
per pupil (all phases)
£10,663
per primary pupil
£11,189
per secondary pupil

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

View all 75 schools in Kensington and Chelsea

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.