Medway is one of England's local authorities, responsible for 117 schools — 76 primary, 19 secondary, educating around 51,822 pupils. The median teacher salary across Medway's state-funded schools is £46,137.7 (2024-25). There are currently 31 open teaching jobs across the authority. Browse schools by town, see how the authority compares, and find teaching jobs in Medway.
Medway at a glance
- Local authority
- Medway
- Nation
- England
- Total schools
- 117
- Primary schools
- 76
- Secondary schools
- 19
- Pupils (state-funded)
- 51,822
- Teachers (FTE)
- 2,731
- Pupil–teacher ratio
- 19.9 (England 18.6)
- Median teacher pay
- £46,137.7
- Spend per pupil
- £7,126
- Open teaching jobs
- 31
Workforce figures DfE School Workforce Census 2024-25; spending DfE CFR 2024-25; schools & pupils from GIAS. Open Government Licence.
Schools map — Medway
116 schools in Medway plotted by location.
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Teaching in Medway
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 Medway
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 Medway
Admissions, term dates, SEND and transport — official council services for Medway.
Links open official GOV.UK services, which direct you to Medway’s council by postcode. Always confirm dates and deadlines with the council.
Schools in Medway
Fort Pitt Grammar School
Chatham, Medway· ME4 6TJ
987 pupils
Attainment 8: 65.9
Trust: BEYOND SCHOOLS TRUST
Leigh Academy High Halstow
Rochester, Medway· ME3 8TF
212 pupils
KS2: 81% met expected standard
Trust: LEIGH ACADEMIES TRUST
Sir Joseph Williamson's Mathematical School
Rochester, Medway· ME1 3EL
1,528 pupils
Attainment 8: 69.5
Trust: LEIGH ACADEMIES TRUST
The Rowans
Chatham, Medway· ME5 0LB
70 pupils
Trust: THE HOWARD ACADEMY TRUST
All Faiths Children's Academy
Rochester, Medway· ME2 4UF
221 pupils
KS2: 61% met expected standard
Trust: THE THINKING SCHOOLS ACADEMY TRUST
Barnsole Primary School
Gillingham, Medway· ME7 2JG
665 pupils
KS2: 52% met expected standard
Trust: MARITIME ACADEMY TRUST
Teaching jobs in Medway
View 31 open teaching jobs in Medway →Medway: frequently asked questions
How many schools are there in Medway?
Medway has 117 schools, including 76 primary and 19 secondary schools, educating around 51,822 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 Medway?
The median teacher salary across Medway's state-funded schools is £46,137.7 (DfE School Workforce Census 2024-25), below the England average of £47,185. The pupil–teacher ratio is 19.9, against an England average of 18.6.
Who employs teachers in Medway?
It depends on the school. In council-maintained schools, Medway local authority is the legal employer; in academies and free schools the academy trust employs staff directly. You can apply for teaching jobs in Medway through the school, the academy trust, the council or a recruitment agency.
How do I apply for a school place in Medway?
Apply through Medway'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 Medway by postcode; deadlines and catchment rules are set by the council.
Are there teaching jobs in Medway?
Yes — there are currently 31 open teaching vacancies in Medway. New roles are listed as schools and trusts publish them.