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North Northamptonshire

154 schools · 111 primary · 20 secondary · 49 open teaching jobs

154
Schools
58,023
Pupils
2,974
Teachers (FTE)
49
Open jobs

North Northamptonshire is one of England's local authorities, responsible for 154 schools — 111 primary, 20 secondary, educating around 58,023 pupils. The median teacher salary across North Northamptonshire's state-funded schools is £46,146 (2024-25). There are currently 49 open teaching jobs across the authority. Browse schools by town, see how the authority compares, and find teaching jobs in North Northamptonshire.

North Northamptonshire at a glance

Local authority
North Northamptonshire
Nation
England
Total schools
154
Primary schools
111
Secondary schools
20
Pupils (state-funded)
58,023
Teachers (FTE)
2,974
Pupil–teacher ratio
19.9 (England 18.6)
Median teacher pay
£46,146
Spend per pupil
£7,926
Open teaching jobs
49

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

Schools map — North Northamptonshire

153 schools in North Northamptonshire plotted by location.

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Teaching in North Northamptonshire

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

£46,146
median teacher pay
below England avg (£47,185)
19.9
pupils per teacher
England avg 18.6
2,974
teachers (FTE)

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

School spending in North Northamptonshire

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

£7,926
per pupil (all phases)
£6,715
per primary pupil
£6,847
per secondary pupil

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

Key services in North Northamptonshire

Admissions, term dates, SEND and transport — official council services for North Northamptonshire.

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

Schools in North Northamptonshire

View all 154 schools in North Northamptonshire

Teaching jobs in North Northamptonshire

View 49 open teaching jobs in North Northamptonshire

North Northamptonshire: frequently asked questions

How many schools are there in North Northamptonshire?

North Northamptonshire has 154 schools, including 111 primary and 20 secondary schools, educating around 58,023 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 North Northamptonshire?

The median teacher salary across North Northamptonshire's state-funded schools is £46,146 (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 North Northamptonshire?

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

How do I apply for a school place in North Northamptonshire?

Apply through North Northamptonshire'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 North Northamptonshire by postcode; deadlines and catchment rules are set by the council.

Are there teaching jobs in North Northamptonshire?

Yes — there are currently 49 open teaching vacancies in North Northamptonshire. New roles are listed as schools and trusts publish them.