Lewisham is one of England's local authorities, responsible for 97 schools — 64 primary, 10 secondary, educating around 39,925 pupils. The median teacher salary across Lewisham's state-funded schools is £55,415 (2024-25). There are currently 11 open teaching jobs across the authority. Browse schools by town, see how the authority compares, and find teaching jobs in Lewisham.
Lewisham at a glance
- Local authority
- Lewisham
- Nation
- England
- Total schools
- 97
- Primary schools
- 64
- Secondary schools
- 10
- Pupils (state-funded)
- 39,925
- Teachers (FTE)
- 2,157
- Pupil–teacher ratio
- 18.3 (England 18.6)
- Median teacher pay
- £55,415
- Spend per pupil
- £10,116
- Open teaching jobs
- 11
Workforce figures DfE School Workforce Census 2024-25; spending DfE CFR 2024-25; schools & pupils from GIAS. Open Government Licence.
Schools map — Lewisham
97 schools in Lewisham plotted by location.
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Teaching in Lewisham
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 Lewisham
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 Lewisham
Admissions, term dates, SEND and transport — official council services for Lewisham.
Links open official GOV.UK services, which direct you to Lewisham’s council by postcode. Always confirm dates and deadlines with the council.
Schools in Lewisham
Brindishe Manor School
Lewisham, Lewisham· SE13 5LS
432 pupils
KS2: 75% met expected standard
John Ball Primary School
Lewisham, Lewisham· SE3 0TP
655 pupils
KS2: 71% met expected standard
John Stainer Community Primary School
Lewisham, Lewisham· SE4 2DY
421 pupils
KS2: 61% met expected standard
St Margaret's Lee CofE Primary School
Lewisham, Lewisham· SE13 5SG
204 pupils
KS2: 78% met expected standard
All Saints' Church of England Primary School Blackheath
Lewisham, Lewisham· SE3 0TX
185 pupils
KS2: 67% met expected standard
Athelney Primary School
Lewisham, Lewisham· SE6 3LD
385 pupils
KS2: 43% met expected standard
Teaching jobs in Lewisham
View 11 open teaching jobs in Lewisham →Lewisham: frequently asked questions
How many schools are there in Lewisham?
Lewisham has 97 schools, including 64 primary and 10 secondary schools, educating around 39,925 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 Lewisham?
The median teacher salary across Lewisham's state-funded schools is £55,415 (DfE School Workforce Census 2024-25), above the England average of £47,185. The pupil–teacher ratio is 18.3, against an England average of 18.6.
Who employs teachers in Lewisham?
It depends on the school. In council-maintained schools, Lewisham local authority is the legal employer; in academies and free schools the academy trust employs staff directly. You can apply for teaching jobs in Lewisham through the school, the academy trust, the council or a recruitment agency.
How do I apply for a school place in Lewisham?
Apply through Lewisham'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 Lewisham by postcode; deadlines and catchment rules are set by the council.
Are there teaching jobs in Lewisham?
Yes — there are currently 11 open teaching vacancies in Lewisham. New roles are listed as schools and trusts publish them.