Lincolnshire
396 schools · 278 primary · 53 secondary · 92 open teaching jobs
Lincolnshire is one of England's local authorities, responsible for 396 schools — 278 primary, 53 secondary, educating around 110,783 pupils. The median teacher salary across Lincolnshire's state-funded schools is £46,525 (2024-25). There are currently 92 open teaching jobs across the authority. Browse schools by town, see how the authority compares, and find teaching jobs in Lincolnshire.
Lincolnshire at a glance
- Local authority
- Lincolnshire
- Nation
- England
- Total schools
- 396
- Primary schools
- 278
- Secondary schools
- 53
- Pupils (state-funded)
- 110,783
- Teachers (FTE)
- 6,036
- Pupil–teacher ratio
- 18.2 (England 18.6)
- Median teacher pay
- £46,525
- Spend per pupil
- £8,093
- Open teaching jobs
- 92
Workforce figures DfE School Workforce Census 2024-25; spending DfE CFR 2024-25; schools & pupils from GIAS. Open Government Licence.
Schools map — Lincolnshire
395 schools in Lincolnshire plotted by location.
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Teaching in Lincolnshire
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 Lincolnshire
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 Lincolnshire
Admissions, term dates, SEND and transport — official council services for Lincolnshire.
Links open official GOV.UK services, which direct you to Lincolnshire’s council by postcode. Always confirm dates and deadlines with the council.
Schools in Lincolnshire
Branston Church of England Infant Academy
Lincoln, Lincolnshire· LN4 1PR
132 pupils
Trust: LINCOLN ANGLICAN ACADEMY TRUST
Kesteven and Grantham Girls' School
Grantham, Lincolnshire· NG31 9AU
1,202 pupils
Attainment 8: 68.8
Trust: KESTEVEN AND GRANTHAM GIRLS' SCHOOL ACADEMY TRUST
Spalding High School
Spalding, Lincolnshire· PE11 2PJ
948 pupils
Attainment 8: 63.0
Springwell Alternative Academy Mablethorpe
East Lindsey, Lincolnshire· LN12 2DF
47 pupils
Trust: WELLSPRING ACADEMY TRUST
Springwell Alternative Academy Spalding
Spalding, Lincolnshire· PE11 2PN
50 pupils
Trust: WELLSPRING ACADEMY TRUST
The Lincoln St Peter at Gowts Church of England Primary School
LINCOLN, Lincolnshire· LN5 7TA
264 pupils
KS2: 65% met expected standard
Teaching jobs in Lincolnshire
View 92 open teaching jobs in Lincolnshire →Lincolnshire: frequently asked questions
How many schools are there in Lincolnshire?
Lincolnshire has 396 schools, including 278 primary and 53 secondary schools, educating around 110,783 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 Lincolnshire?
The median teacher salary across Lincolnshire'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 18.2, against an England average of 18.6.
Who employs teachers in Lincolnshire?
It depends on the school. In council-maintained schools, Lincolnshire local authority is the legal employer; in academies and free schools the academy trust employs staff directly. You can apply for teaching jobs in Lincolnshire through the school, the academy trust, the council or a recruitment agency.
How do I apply for a school place in Lincolnshire?
Apply through Lincolnshire'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 Lincolnshire by postcode; deadlines and catchment rules are set by the council.
Are there teaching jobs in Lincolnshire?
Yes — there are currently 92 open teaching vacancies in Lincolnshire. New roles are listed as schools and trusts publish them.