Newham is one of England's local authorities, responsible for 114 schools — 67 primary, 17 secondary, educating around 62,511 pupils. The median teacher salary across Newham's state-funded schools is £55,107 (2024-25). There are currently 12 open teaching jobs across the authority. Browse schools by town, see how the authority compares, and find teaching jobs in Newham.
Newham at a glance
- Local authority
- Newham
- Nation
- England
- Total schools
- 114
- Primary schools
- 67
- Secondary schools
- 17
- Pupils (state-funded)
- 62,511
- Teachers (FTE)
- 3,682
- Pupil–teacher ratio
- 17.6 (England 18.6)
- Median teacher pay
- £55,107
- Spend per pupil
- £9,528
- Open teaching jobs
- 12
Workforce figures DfE School Workforce Census 2024-25; spending DfE CFR 2024-25; schools & pupils from GIAS. Open Government Licence.
Schools map — Newham
114 schools in Newham plotted by location.
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Teaching in Newham
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 Newham
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 Newham
Admissions, term dates, SEND and transport — official council services for Newham.
Links open official GOV.UK services, which direct you to Newham’s council by postcode. Always confirm dates and deadlines with the council.
Schools in Newham
Brampton Primary School
Newham, Newham· E6 3LB
908 pupils
KS2: 63% met expected standard
Curwen Primary School
Newham, Newham· E13 0AG
854 pupils
KS2: 82% met expected standard
Trust: THE TAPSCOTT LEARNING TRUST
Earlham Primary School
Newham, Newham· E7 9AW
464 pupils
KS2: 84% met expected standard
Trust: THE COMPASS PARTNERSHIP OF SCHOOLS
Elmhurst Primary School
Newham, Newham· E7 8JY
988 pupils
KS2: 92% met expected standard
Trust: NEW VISION TRUST
Gallions Primary School
Newham, Newham· E6 6WG
460 pupils
KS2: 67% met expected standard
Trust: NEW VISION TRUST
Hallsville Primary School
Newham, Newham· E16 1LN
464 pupils
KS2: 86% met expected standard
Trust: AGATE MOMENTUM TRUST
Teaching jobs in Newham
View 12 open teaching jobs in Newham →Newham: frequently asked questions
How many schools are there in Newham?
Newham has 114 schools, including 67 primary and 17 secondary schools, educating around 62,511 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 Newham?
The median teacher salary across Newham's state-funded schools is £55,107 (DfE School Workforce Census 2024-25), above the England average of £47,185. The pupil–teacher ratio is 17.6, against an England average of 18.6.
Who employs teachers in Newham?
It depends on the school. In council-maintained schools, Newham local authority is the legal employer; in academies and free schools the academy trust employs staff directly. You can apply for teaching jobs in Newham through the school, the academy trust, the council or a recruitment agency.
How do I apply for a school place in Newham?
Apply through Newham'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 Newham by postcode; deadlines and catchment rules are set by the council.
Are there teaching jobs in Newham?
Yes — there are currently 12 open teaching vacancies in Newham. New roles are listed as schools and trusts publish them.