Norfolk
462 schools · 342 primary · 51 secondary · 184 open teaching jobs
Norfolk is one of England's local authorities, responsible for 462 schools — 342 primary, 51 secondary, educating around 122,125 pupils. The median teacher salary across Norfolk's state-funded schools is £46,525 (2024-25). There are currently 184 open teaching jobs across the authority. Browse schools by town, see how the authority compares, and find teaching jobs in Norfolk.
Norfolk at a glance
- Local authority
- Norfolk
- Nation
- England
- Total schools
- 462
- Primary schools
- 342
- Secondary schools
- 51
- Pupils (state-funded)
- 122,125
- Teachers (FTE)
- 6,636
- Pupil–teacher ratio
- 18.3 (England 18.6)
- Median teacher pay
- £46,525
- Spend per pupil
- £8,111
- Open teaching jobs
- 184
Workforce figures DfE School Workforce Census 2024-25; spending DfE CFR 2024-25; schools & pupils from GIAS. Open Government Licence.
Schools map — Norfolk
462 schools in Norfolk plotted by location.
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Teaching in Norfolk
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 Norfolk
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 Norfolk
Admissions, term dates, SEND and transport — official council services for Norfolk.
Links open official GOV.UK services, which direct you to Norfolk’s council by postcode. Always confirm dates and deadlines with the council.
Schools in Norfolk
Chapel Break Infant School
Norwich, Norfolk· NR5 9LU
157 pupils
Ghost Hill Infant and Nursery School
Norwich, Norfolk· NR8 6PJ
204 pupils
Trust: SAPIENTIA EDUCATION TRUST
Jane Austen College
Norwich, Norfolk· NR3 1DD
1,101 pupils
Attainment 8: 53.7
Trust: INSPIRATION TRUST
Little Melton Primary School
Norwich, Norfolk· NR9 3AD
118 pupils
KS2: 61% met expected standard
Rackheath Primary School
Norwich, Norfolk· NR13 6SL
217 pupils
KS2: 63% met expected standard
Sparhawk Infant School & Nursery
Norwich, Norfolk· NR7 8BU
205 pupils
Teaching jobs in Norfolk
View 184 open teaching jobs in Norfolk →Norfolk: frequently asked questions
How many schools are there in Norfolk?
Norfolk has 462 schools, including 342 primary and 51 secondary schools, educating around 122,125 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 Norfolk?
The median teacher salary across Norfolk'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 18.3, against an England average of 18.6.
Who employs teachers in Norfolk?
It depends on the school. In council-maintained schools, Norfolk local authority is the legal employer; in academies and free schools the academy trust employs staff directly. You can apply for teaching jobs in Norfolk through the school, the academy trust, the council or a recruitment agency.
How do I apply for a school place in Norfolk?
Apply through Norfolk'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 Norfolk by postcode; deadlines and catchment rules are set by the council.
Are there teaching jobs in Norfolk?
Yes — there are currently 184 open teaching vacancies in Norfolk. New roles are listed as schools and trusts publish them.