North Yorkshire
380 schools · 290 primary · 41 secondary · 80 open teaching jobs
North Yorkshire is one of England's local authorities, responsible for 380 schools — 290 primary, 41 secondary, educating around 85,846 pupils. The median teacher salary across North Yorkshire's state-funded schools is £46,525 (2024-25). There are currently 80 open teaching jobs across the authority. Browse schools by town, see how the authority compares, and find teaching jobs in North Yorkshire.
North Yorkshire at a glance
- Local authority
- North Yorkshire
- Nation
- England
- Total schools
- 380
- Primary schools
- 290
- Secondary schools
- 41
- Pupils (state-funded)
- 85,846
- Teachers (FTE)
- 4,405
- Pupil–teacher ratio
- 18.5 (England 18.6)
- Median teacher pay
- £46,525
- Spend per pupil
- £7,686
- Open teaching jobs
- 80
Workforce figures DfE School Workforce Census 2024-25; spending DfE CFR 2024-25; schools & pupils from GIAS. Open Government Licence.
Schools map — North Yorkshire
380 schools in North Yorkshire plotted by location.
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Teaching in North Yorkshire
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 Yorkshire
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 Yorkshire
Admissions, term dates, SEND and transport — official council services for North Yorkshire.
Links open official GOV.UK services, which direct you to North Yorkshire’s council by postcode. Always confirm dates and deadlines with the council.
Schools in North Yorkshire
Askwith Primary School
Otley, North Yorkshire· LS21 2HX
103 pupils
KS2: 94% met expected standard
Trust: YORKSHIRE COLLABORATIVE ACADEMY TRUST
Cambrai Primary School
Catterick Garrison, North Yorkshire· DL9 4BZ
177 pupils
Trust: LINGFIELD EDUCATION TRUST
Dishforth Airfield Community Primary School
Thirsk, North Yorkshire· YO7 3DL
93 pupils
KS2: 80% met expected standard
Harrogate Grammar School
Harrogate, North Yorkshire· HG2 0DZ
2,070 pupils
Attainment 8: 56.6
Trust: RED KITE LEARNING TRUST
Outwood Academy Easingwold
North Yorkshire, North Yorkshire· YO61 3EF
770 pupils
Attainment 8: 52.0
Trust: OUTWOOD GRANGE ACADEMIES TRUST
Outwood Primary Academy Alne
York, North Yorkshire· YO61 1RT
98 pupils
KS2: 89% met expected standard
Trust: OUTWOOD GRANGE ACADEMIES TRUST
Teaching jobs in North Yorkshire
View 80 open teaching jobs in North Yorkshire →North Yorkshire: frequently asked questions
How many schools are there in North Yorkshire?
North Yorkshire has 380 schools, including 290 primary and 41 secondary schools, educating around 85,846 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 Yorkshire?
The median teacher salary across North Yorkshire'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 18.5, against an England average of 18.6.
Who employs teachers in North Yorkshire?
It depends on the school. In council-maintained schools, North Yorkshire 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 Yorkshire through the school, the academy trust, the council or a recruitment agency.
How do I apply for a school place in North Yorkshire?
Apply through North Yorkshire'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 Yorkshire by postcode; deadlines and catchment rules are set by the council.
Are there teaching jobs in North Yorkshire?
Yes — there are currently 80 open teaching vacancies in North Yorkshire. New roles are listed as schools and trusts publish them.