Leicester
142 schools · 82 primary · 19 secondary · 16 open teaching jobs
Leicester is one of England's local authorities, responsible for 142 schools — 82 primary, 19 secondary, educating around 61,346 pupils. The median teacher salary across Leicester's state-funded schools is £47,012.7 (2024-25). There are currently 16 open teaching jobs across the authority. Browse schools by town, see how the authority compares, and find teaching jobs in Leicester.
Leicester at a glance
- Local authority
- Leicester
- Nation
- England
- Total schools
- 142
- Primary schools
- 82
- Secondary schools
- 19
- Pupils (state-funded)
- 61,346
- Teachers (FTE)
- 3,227
- Pupil–teacher ratio
- 18.9 (England 18.6)
- Median teacher pay
- £47,012.7
- Spend per pupil
- £8,421
- Open teaching jobs
- 16
Workforce figures DfE School Workforce Census 2024-25; spending DfE CFR 2024-25; schools & pupils from GIAS. Open Government Licence.
Schools map — Leicester
139 schools in Leicester plotted by location.
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Teaching in Leicester
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 Leicester
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 Leicester
Admissions, term dates, SEND and transport — official council services for Leicester.
Links open official GOV.UK services, which direct you to Leicester’s council by postcode. Always confirm dates and deadlines with the council.
Schools in Leicester
Abbey Mead Primary Academy
Leicester, Leicester· LE4 5HH
714 pupils
KS2: 70% met expected standard
Trust: THE MEAD EDUCATIONAL TRUST
Brook Mead Academy
Leicester, Leicester· LE3 9BN
852 pupils
Trust: THE MEAD EDUCATIONAL TRUST
Castle Mead Academy
Leicester, Leicester· LE3 5QT
1,240 pupils
Attainment 8: 48.0
Trust: THE MEAD EDUCATIONAL TRUST
Catherine Infant School
Leicester, Leicester· LE4 6BY
391 pupils
Humberstone Junior School
Leicester, Leicester· LE5 1AE
357 pupils
KS2: 81% met expected standard
Trust: ODYSSEY EDUCATIONAL TRUST
Millgate School
Leicester, Leicester· LE2 6DW
124 pupils
Attainment 8: 13.0
Trust: DISCOVERY SCHOOLS ACADEMIES TRUST LTD
Teaching jobs in Leicester
View 16 open teaching jobs in Leicester →Leicester: frequently asked questions
How many schools are there in Leicester?
Leicester has 142 schools, including 82 primary and 19 secondary schools, educating around 61,346 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 Leicester?
The median teacher salary across Leicester's state-funded schools is £47,012.7 (DfE School Workforce Census 2024-25), below the England average of £47,185. The pupil–teacher ratio is 18.9, against an England average of 18.6.
Who employs teachers in Leicester?
It depends on the school. In council-maintained schools, Leicester local authority is the legal employer; in academies and free schools the academy trust employs staff directly. You can apply for teaching jobs in Leicester through the school, the academy trust, the council or a recruitment agency.
How do I apply for a school place in Leicester?
Apply through Leicester'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 Leicester by postcode; deadlines and catchment rules are set by the council.
Are there teaching jobs in Leicester?
Yes — there are currently 16 open teaching vacancies in Leicester. New roles are listed as schools and trusts publish them.