North Somerset
85 schools · 64 primary · 11 secondary · 33 open teaching jobs
North Somerset is one of England's local authorities, responsible for 85 schools — 64 primary, 11 secondary, educating around 32,360 pupils. The median teacher salary across North Somerset's state-funded schools is £47,338 (2024-25). There are currently 33 open teaching jobs across the authority. Browse schools by town, see how the authority compares, and find teaching jobs in North Somerset.
North Somerset at a glance
- Local authority
- North Somerset
- Nation
- England
- Total schools
- 85
- Primary schools
- 64
- Secondary schools
- 11
- Pupils (state-funded)
- 32,360
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1,659
- Pupil–teacher ratio
- 19 (England 18.6)
- Median teacher pay
- £47,338
- Spend per pupil
- £31,395
- Open teaching jobs
- 33
Workforce figures DfE School Workforce Census 2024-25; spending DfE CFR 2024-25; schools & pupils from GIAS. Open Government Licence.
Schools map — North Somerset
84 schools in North Somerset plotted by location.
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Teaching in North Somerset
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 North Somerset
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 North Somerset
Admissions, term dates, SEND and transport — official council services for North Somerset.
Links open official GOV.UK services, which direct you to North Somerset’s council by postcode. Always confirm dates and deadlines with the council.
Schools in North Somerset
Chestnut Park Primary
Yatton, North Somerset· BS49 4FW
154 pupils
Trust: FUTURA LEARNING PARTNERSHIP
St Peter's Church of England Primary School
Portishead, North Somerset· BS20 6BT
606 pupils
KS2: 79% met expected standard
Trust: LIGHTHOUSE SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP
Backwell School
North Somerset, North Somerset· BS48 3BX
1,597 pupils
Attainment 8: 52.7
Trust: LIGHTHOUSE SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP
Blagdon Primary School
Bristol, North Somerset· BS40 7RW
94 pupils
KS2: 61% met expected standard
Trust: LIGHTHOUSE SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP
Broadoak Academy
North Somerset, North Somerset· BS23 4NP
736 pupils
Attainment 8: 38.7
Trust: CABOT LEARNING FEDERATION
Castle Batch Primary School Academy
Weston-super-Mare, North Somerset· BS22 7FN
434 pupils
KS2: 64% met expected standard
Trust: THE PRIORY LEARNING TRUST
Teaching jobs in North Somerset
View 33 open teaching jobs in North Somerset →North Somerset: frequently asked questions
How many schools are there in North Somerset?
North Somerset has 85 schools, including 64 primary and 11 secondary schools, educating around 32,360 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 Somerset?
The median teacher salary across North Somerset's state-funded schools is £47,338 (DfE School Workforce Census 2024-25), above the England average of £47,185. The pupil–teacher ratio is 19, against an England average of 18.6.
Who employs teachers in North Somerset?
It depends on the school. In council-maintained schools, North Somerset 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 Somerset through the school, the academy trust, the council or a recruitment agency.
How do I apply for a school place in North Somerset?
Apply through North Somerset'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 Somerset by postcode; deadlines and catchment rules are set by the council.
Are there teaching jobs in North Somerset?
Yes — there are currently 33 open teaching vacancies in North Somerset. New roles are listed as schools and trusts publish them.