Luton is one of England's local authorities, responsible for 79 schools — 46 primary, 13 secondary, educating around 41,026 pupils. The median teacher salary across Luton's state-funded schools is £43,685 (2024-25). There are currently 33 open teaching jobs across the authority. Browse schools by town, see how the authority compares, and find teaching jobs in Luton.
Luton at a glance
- Local authority
- Luton
- Nation
- England
- Total schools
- 79
- Primary schools
- 46
- Secondary schools
- 13
- Pupils (state-funded)
- 41,026
- Teachers (FTE)
- 2,218
- Pupil–teacher ratio
- 20.3 (England 18.6)
- Median teacher pay
- £43,685
- Spend per pupil
- £7,994
- Open teaching jobs
- 33
Workforce figures DfE School Workforce Census 2024-25; spending DfE CFR 2024-25; schools & pupils from GIAS. Open Government Licence.
Schools map — Luton
79 schools in Luton plotted by location.
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Teaching in Luton
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 Luton
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 Luton
Admissions, term dates, SEND and transport — official council services for Luton.
Links open official GOV.UK services, which direct you to Luton’s council by postcode. Always confirm dates and deadlines with the council.
Schools in Luton
Challney High School for Boys
Luton, Luton· LU4 9TJ
1,201 pupils
Attainment 8: 47.7
Trust: CHILTERN LEARNING TRUST
Challney High School for Girls
Luton, Luton· LU4 9FJ
1,046 pupils
Attainment 8: 50.1
Trust: CHILTERN LEARNING TRUST
Denbigh High School
Luton, Luton· LU3 1HE
1,123 pupils
Attainment 8: 52.6
Trust: CHILTERN LEARNING TRUST
Farley Junior Academy
Luton, Luton· LU1 5JF
349 pupils
KS2: 64% met expected standard
Trust: WHIPPERLEY ACADEMY TRUST
Hillborough Junior School
Luton, Luton· LU1 5EZ
358 pupils
KS2: 87% met expected standard
Tennyson Road Primary School
Luton, Luton· LU1 3RS
737 pupils
KS2: 80% met expected standard
Trust: TENNYSON LEARNING COMMUNITY
Teaching jobs in Luton
View 33 open teaching jobs in Luton →Luton: frequently asked questions
How many schools are there in Luton?
Luton has 79 schools, including 46 primary and 13 secondary schools, educating around 41,026 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 Luton?
The median teacher salary across Luton's state-funded schools is £43,685 (DfE School Workforce Census 2024-25), below the England average of £47,185. The pupil–teacher ratio is 20.3, against an England average of 18.6.
Who employs teachers in Luton?
It depends on the school. In council-maintained schools, Luton local authority is the legal employer; in academies and free schools the academy trust employs staff directly. You can apply for teaching jobs in Luton through the school, the academy trust, the council or a recruitment agency.
How do I apply for a school place in Luton?
Apply through Luton'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 Luton by postcode; deadlines and catchment rules are set by the council.
Are there teaching jobs in Luton?
Yes — there are currently 33 open teaching vacancies in Luton. New roles are listed as schools and trusts publish them.