Leeds is one of England's local authorities, responsible for 308 schools — 221 primary, 41 secondary, educating around 131,940 pupils. The median teacher salary across Leeds's state-funded schools is £44,477 (2024-25). There are currently 111 open teaching jobs across the authority. Browse schools by town, see how the authority compares, and find teaching jobs in Leeds.
Leeds at a glance
- Local authority
- Leeds
- Nation
- England
- Total schools
- 308
- Primary schools
- 221
- Secondary schools
- 41
- Pupils (state-funded)
- 131,940
- Teachers (FTE)
- 7,038
- Pupil–teacher ratio
- 18.7 (England 18.6)
- Median teacher pay
- £44,477
- Spend per pupil
- £7,970
- Open teaching jobs
- 111
Workforce figures DfE School Workforce Census 2024-25; spending DfE CFR 2024-25; schools & pupils from GIAS. Open Government Licence.
Schools map — Leeds
308 schools in Leeds plotted by location.
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Teaching in Leeds
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 Leeds
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 Leeds
Admissions, term dates, SEND and transport — official council services for Leeds.
Links open official GOV.UK services, which direct you to Leeds’s council by postcode. Always confirm dates and deadlines with the council.
Schools in Leeds
Beecroft Primary School
Leeds, Leeds· LS4 2TF
335 pupils
KS2: 85% met expected standard
Blenheim Primary School
Leeds, Leeds· LS2 9EX
468 pupils
KS2: 83% met expected standard
Trust: The Lantern Learning Trust (Inner North West Leeds)
Boston Spa Academy
Wetherby, Leeds· LS23 6RW
1,456 pupils
Attainment 8: 55.6
Trust: THE GORSE ACADEMIES TRUST
Bramley Park Academy
Leeds, Leeds· LS13 3DP
331 pupils
KS2: 63% met expected standard
Trust: WELLSPRING ACADEMY TRUST
Cockburn School
Leeds, Leeds· LS11 5TT
1,277 pupils
Attainment 8: 49.1
Trust: COCKBURN MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Colton Primary School
Leeds, Leeds· LS15 9AL
239 pupils
KS2: 55% met expected standard
Trust: RED KITE LEARNING TRUST
Teaching jobs in Leeds
View 111 open teaching jobs in Leeds →Leeds: frequently asked questions
How many schools are there in Leeds?
Leeds has 308 schools, including 221 primary and 41 secondary schools, educating around 131,940 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 Leeds?
The median teacher salary across Leeds's state-funded schools is £44,477 (DfE School Workforce Census 2024-25), below the England average of £47,185. The pupil–teacher ratio is 18.7, against an England average of 18.6.
Who employs teachers in Leeds?
It depends on the school. In council-maintained schools, Leeds local authority is the legal employer; in academies and free schools the academy trust employs staff directly. You can apply for teaching jobs in Leeds through the school, the academy trust, the council or a recruitment agency.
How do I apply for a school place in Leeds?
Apply through Leeds'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 Leeds by postcode; deadlines and catchment rules are set by the council.
Are there teaching jobs in Leeds?
Yes — there are currently 111 open teaching vacancies in Leeds. New roles are listed as schools and trusts publish them.