Skip to main content

Milton Keynes

124 schools · 89 primary · 12 secondary · 61 open teaching jobs

124
Schools
51,926
Pupils
2,905
Teachers (FTE)
61
Open jobs

Milton Keynes is one of England's local authorities, responsible for 124 schools — 89 primary, 12 secondary, educating around 51,926 pupils. The median teacher salary across Milton Keynes's state-funded schools is £45,646 (2024-25). There are currently 61 open teaching jobs across the authority. Browse schools by town, see how the authority compares, and find teaching jobs in Milton Keynes.

Milton Keynes at a glance

Local authority
Milton Keynes
Nation
England
Total schools
124
Primary schools
89
Secondary schools
12
Pupils (state-funded)
51,926
Teachers (FTE)
2,905
Pupil–teacher ratio
19.2 (England 18.6)
Median teacher pay
£45,646
Spend per pupil
£8,713
Open teaching jobs
61

Workforce figures DfE School Workforce Census 2024-25; spending DfE CFR 2024-25; schools & pupils from GIAS. Open Government Licence.

Schools map — Milton Keynes

123 schools in Milton Keynes plotted by location.

Loading map…

Teaching in Milton Keynes

Teacher pay and ratios vs the England average (2024-25).

£45,646
median teacher pay
below England avg (£47,185)
19.2
pupils per teacher
England avg 18.6
2,905
teachers (FTE)

Source: DfE School Workforce Census, 2024-25, Open Government Licence. Covers all state-funded schools, including academies.

School spending in Milton Keynes

Gross expenditure per pupil — LA-maintained schools (2024-25).

£8,713
per pupil (all phases)
£6,877
per primary pupil
£8,912
per secondary pupil

Source: DfE “LA and school expenditure” (CFR), 2024-25, Open Government Licence. Council-maintained schools; academies report separately.

Key services in Milton Keynes

Admissions, term dates, SEND and transport — official council services for Milton Keynes.

Links open official GOV.UK services, which direct you to Milton Keynes’s council by postcode. Always confirm dates and deadlines with the council.

Schools in Milton Keynes

View all 124 schools in Milton Keynes

Teaching jobs in Milton Keynes

View 61 open teaching jobs in Milton Keynes

Milton Keynes: frequently asked questions

How many schools are there in Milton Keynes?

Milton Keynes has 124 schools, including 89 primary and 12 secondary schools, educating around 51,926 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 Milton Keynes?

The median teacher salary across Milton Keynes's state-funded schools is £45,646 (DfE School Workforce Census 2024-25), below the England average of £47,185. The pupil–teacher ratio is 19.2, against an England average of 18.6.

Who employs teachers in Milton Keynes?

It depends on the school. In council-maintained schools, Milton Keynes local authority is the legal employer; in academies and free schools the academy trust employs staff directly. You can apply for teaching jobs in Milton Keynes through the school, the academy trust, the council or a recruitment agency.

How do I apply for a school place in Milton Keynes?

Apply through Milton Keynes'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 Milton Keynes by postcode; deadlines and catchment rules are set by the council.

Are there teaching jobs in Milton Keynes?

Yes — there are currently 61 open teaching vacancies in Milton Keynes. New roles are listed as schools and trusts publish them.