Leicestershire
328 schools · 231 primary · 44 secondary · 73 open teaching jobs
Leicestershire is one of England's local authorities, responsible for 328 schools — 231 primary, 44 secondary, educating around 105,631 pupils. The median teacher salary across Leicestershire's state-funded schools is £46,525 (2024-25). There are currently 73 open teaching jobs across the authority. Browse schools by town, see how the authority compares, and find teaching jobs in Leicestershire.
Leicestershire at a glance
- Local authority
- Leicestershire
- Nation
- England
- Total schools
- 328
- Primary schools
- 231
- Secondary schools
- 44
- Pupils (state-funded)
- 105,631
- Teachers (FTE)
- 5,239
- Pupil–teacher ratio
- 19.6 (England 18.6)
- Median teacher pay
- £46,525
- Spend per pupil
- £8,277
- Open teaching jobs
- 73
Workforce figures DfE School Workforce Census 2024-25; spending DfE CFR 2024-25; schools & pupils from GIAS. Open Government Licence.
Schools map — Leicestershire
326 schools in Leicestershire plotted by location.
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Teaching in Leicestershire
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 Leicestershire
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 Leicestershire
Admissions, term dates, SEND and transport — official council services for Leicestershire.
Links open official GOV.UK services, which direct you to Leicestershire’s council by postcode. Always confirm dates and deadlines with the council.
Schools in Leicestershire
Ashby Hill Top Primary School
Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Leicestershire· LE65 2NF
313 pupils
KS2: 64% met expected standard
Trust: SYMPHONY LEARNING TRUST
Brocks Hill Primary School
Leicester, Leicestershire· LE2 5WP
421 pupils
KS2: 97% met expected standard
Trust: LIONHEART EDUCATIONAL TRUST
Kibworth Church of England Primary School
Leicester, Leicestershire· LE8 0NH
585 pupils
KS2: 77% met expected standard
Trust: DISCOVERY SCHOOLS ACADEMIES TRUST LTD
Maplewell Hall School
Loughborough, Leicestershire· LE12 8QY
294 pupils
Attainment 8: 15.9
Stathern Primary School
Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire· LE14 4HX
102 pupils
KS2: 77% met expected standard
The Market Bosworth School
Nuneaton, Leicestershire· CV13 0JT
840 pupils
Attainment 8: 59.5
Trust: THE MARKET BOSWORTH SCHOOL
Teaching jobs in Leicestershire
View 73 open teaching jobs in Leicestershire →Leicestershire: frequently asked questions
How many schools are there in Leicestershire?
Leicestershire has 328 schools, including 231 primary and 44 secondary schools, educating around 105,631 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 Leicestershire?
The median teacher salary across Leicestershire's state-funded schools is £46,525 (DfE School Workforce Census 2024-25), below the England average of £47,185. The pupil–teacher ratio is 19.6, against an England average of 18.6.
Who employs teachers in Leicestershire?
It depends on the school. In council-maintained schools, Leicestershire local authority is the legal employer; in academies and free schools the academy trust employs staff directly. You can apply for teaching jobs in Leicestershire through the school, the academy trust, the council or a recruitment agency.
How do I apply for a school place in Leicestershire?
Apply through Leicestershire'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 Leicestershire by postcode; deadlines and catchment rules are set by the council.
Are there teaching jobs in Leicestershire?
Yes — there are currently 73 open teaching vacancies in Leicestershire. New roles are listed as schools and trusts publish them.