Lambeth is one of England's local authorities, responsible for 103 schools — 58 primary, 15 secondary, educating around 36,905 pupils. The median teacher salary across Lambeth's state-funded schools is £55,107 (2024-25). There are currently 14 open teaching jobs across the authority. Browse schools by town, see how the authority compares, and find teaching jobs in Lambeth.
Lambeth at a glance
- Local authority
- Lambeth
- Nation
- England
- Total schools
- 103
- Primary schools
- 58
- Secondary schools
- 15
- Pupils (state-funded)
- 36,905
- Teachers (FTE)
- 2,119
- Pupil–teacher ratio
- 17.2 (England 18.6)
- Median teacher pay
- £55,107
- Spend per pupil
- £11,086
- Open teaching jobs
- 14
Workforce figures DfE School Workforce Census 2024-25; spending DfE CFR 2024-25; schools & pupils from GIAS. Open Government Licence.
Schools map — Lambeth
102 schools in Lambeth plotted by location.
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Teaching in Lambeth
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 Lambeth
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 Lambeth
Admissions, term dates, SEND and transport — official council services for Lambeth.
Links open official GOV.UK services, which direct you to Lambeth’s council by postcode. Always confirm dates and deadlines with the council.
Schools in Lambeth
Bonneville Primary School
Lambeth, Lambeth· SW4 9LB
353 pupils
KS2: 89% met expected standard
Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School
Lambeth, Lambeth· SW2 5BL
402 pupils
KS2: 85% met expected standard
Trust: CORPUS CHRISTI CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL
Henry Cavendish Primary School
Lambeth, Lambeth· SW12 0JA
832 pupils
KS2: 77% met expected standard
Jessop Primary School
Lambeth, Lambeth· SE24 0BJ
294 pupils
KS2: 85% met expected standard
La Retraite Roman Catholic Girls' School
Lambeth, Lambeth· SW12 0AB
1,219 pupils
Attainment 8: 48.8
Lilian Baylis Technology School
Lambeth, Lambeth· SE11 5QY
836 pupils
Attainment 8: 46.3
Teaching jobs in Lambeth
View 14 open teaching jobs in Lambeth →Lambeth: frequently asked questions
How many schools are there in Lambeth?
Lambeth has 103 schools, including 58 primary and 15 secondary schools, educating around 36,905 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 Lambeth?
The median teacher salary across Lambeth's state-funded schools is £55,107 (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 Lambeth?
It depends on the school. In council-maintained schools, Lambeth local authority is the legal employer; in academies and free schools the academy trust employs staff directly. You can apply for teaching jobs in Lambeth through the school, the academy trust, the council or a recruitment agency.
How do I apply for a school place in Lambeth?
Apply through Lambeth'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 Lambeth by postcode; deadlines and catchment rules are set by the council.
Are there teaching jobs in Lambeth?
Yes — there are currently 14 open teaching vacancies in Lambeth. New roles are listed as schools and trusts publish them.