Kingston upon Thames
65 schools · 35 primary · 11 secondary · 18 open teaching jobs
Kingston upon Thames is one of England's local authorities, responsible for 65 schools — 35 primary, 11 secondary, educating around 30,257 pupils. The median teacher salary across Kingston upon Thames's state-funded schools is £50,723.8 (2024-25). There are currently 18 open teaching jobs across the authority. Browse schools by town, see how the authority compares, and find teaching jobs in Kingston upon Thames.
Kingston upon Thames at a glance
- Local authority
- Kingston upon Thames
- Nation
- England
- Total schools
- 65
- Primary schools
- 35
- Secondary schools
- 11
- Pupils (state-funded)
- 30,257
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1,509
- Pupil–teacher ratio
- 18.2 (England 18.6)
- Median teacher pay
- £50,723.8
- Spend per pupil
- £8,060
- Open teaching jobs
- 18
Workforce figures DfE School Workforce Census 2024-25; spending DfE CFR 2024-25; schools & pupils from GIAS. Open Government Licence.
Schools map — Kingston upon Thames
64 schools in Kingston upon Thames plotted by location.
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Teaching in Kingston upon Thames
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 Kingston upon Thames
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 Kingston upon Thames
Admissions, term dates, SEND and transport — official council services for Kingston upon Thames.
Links open official GOV.UK services, which direct you to Kingston upon Thames’s council by postcode. Always confirm dates and deadlines with the council.
Schools in Kingston upon Thames
Alexandra Primary School
Kingston upon Thames, Kingston upon Thames· KT2 6SE
460 pupils
KS2: 65% met expected standard
Burlington Infant and Nursery School
New Malden, Kingston upon Thames· KT3 4LT
462 pupils
Coombe Hill Junior School
Kingston upon Thames, Kingston upon Thames· KT2 7DD
358 pupils
KS2: 74% met expected standard
Fern Hill Primary School
Kingston upon Thames, Kingston upon Thames· KT2 5PE
671 pupils
KS2: 78% met expected standard
Trust: KINGSTON EDUCATIONAL TRUST
Richard Challoner School
New Malden, Kingston upon Thames· KT3 5PE
1,078 pupils
Attainment 8: 59.4
Trust: RICHARD CHALLONER SCHOOL
St Andrew's and St Mark's CofE Junior School
Surbiton, Kingston upon Thames· KT6 4AL
347 pupils
KS2: 78% met expected standard
Teaching jobs in Kingston upon Thames
View 18 open teaching jobs in Kingston upon Thames →Kingston upon Thames: frequently asked questions
How many schools are there in Kingston upon Thames?
Kingston upon Thames has 65 schools, including 35 primary and 11 secondary schools, educating around 30,257 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 Kingston upon Thames?
The median teacher salary across Kingston upon Thames's state-funded schools is £50,723.8 (DfE School Workforce Census 2024-25), above the England average of £47,185. The pupil–teacher ratio is 18.2, against an England average of 18.6.
Who employs teachers in Kingston upon Thames?
It depends on the school. In council-maintained schools, Kingston upon Thames local authority is the legal employer; in academies and free schools the academy trust employs staff directly. You can apply for teaching jobs in Kingston upon Thames through the school, the academy trust, the council or a recruitment agency.
How do I apply for a school place in Kingston upon Thames?
Apply through Kingston upon Thames'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 Kingston upon Thames by postcode; deadlines and catchment rules are set by the council.
Are there teaching jobs in Kingston upon Thames?
Yes — there are currently 18 open teaching vacancies in Kingston upon Thames. New roles are listed as schools and trusts publish them.