Nottingham
118 schools · 74 primary · 18 secondary · 31 open teaching jobs
Nottingham is one of England's local authorities, responsible for 118 schools — 74 primary, 18 secondary, educating around 51,557 pupils. The median teacher salary across Nottingham's state-funded schools is £46,525 (2024-25). There are currently 31 open teaching jobs across the authority. Browse schools by town, see how the authority compares, and find teaching jobs in Nottingham.
Nottingham at a glance
- Local authority
- Nottingham
- Nation
- England
- Total schools
- 118
- Primary schools
- 74
- Secondary schools
- 18
- Pupils (state-funded)
- 51,557
- Teachers (FTE)
- 2,657
- Pupil–teacher ratio
- 18.7 (England 18.6)
- Median teacher pay
- £46,525
- Spend per pupil
- £8,161
- Open teaching jobs
- 31
Workforce figures DfE School Workforce Census 2024-25; spending DfE CFR 2024-25; schools & pupils from GIAS. Open Government Licence.
Schools map — Nottingham
118 schools in Nottingham plotted by location.
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Teaching in Nottingham
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 Nottingham
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 Nottingham
Admissions, term dates, SEND and transport — official council services for Nottingham.
Links open official GOV.UK services, which direct you to Nottingham’s council by postcode. Always confirm dates and deadlines with the council.
Schools in Nottingham
Blessed Robert Widmerpool Catholic Primary and Nursery School
Nottingham, Nottingham· NG11 9BH
248 pupils
KS2: 75% met expected standard
Trust: OUR LADY OF LOURDES CATHOLIC MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
Fernwood School
Nottingham, Nottingham· NG8 2FT
1,536 pupils
Attainment 8: 53.8
Trust: THE FERNWOOD ACADEMY TRUST
Nottingham Girls' Academy
Nottingham, Nottingham· NG8 3LD
909 pupils
Attainment 8: 47.7
Trust: GREENWOOD ACADEMIES TRUST
Portland Spencer Academy
Nottingham, Nottingham· NG8 4HB
388 pupils
KS2: 58% met expected standard
Trust: THE SPENCER ACADEMIES TRUST
Sneinton St Stephen's CofE Primary School
Nottingham, Nottingham· NG2 4QB
250 pupils
KS2: 76% met expected standard
Trust: TRANSFORM TRUST
Bluecoat Primary Academy
Nottingham, Nottingham· NG8 3BB
450 pupils
KS2: 51% met expected standard
Trust: ARCHWAY LEARNING TRUST
Teaching jobs in Nottingham
View 31 open teaching jobs in Nottingham →Nottingham: frequently asked questions
How many schools are there in Nottingham?
Nottingham has 118 schools, including 74 primary and 18 secondary schools, educating around 51,557 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 Nottingham?
The median teacher salary across Nottingham'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 18.7, against an England average of 18.6.
Who employs teachers in Nottingham?
It depends on the school. In council-maintained schools, Nottingham local authority is the legal employer; in academies and free schools the academy trust employs staff directly. You can apply for teaching jobs in Nottingham through the school, the academy trust, the council or a recruitment agency.
How do I apply for a school place in Nottingham?
Apply through Nottingham'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 Nottingham by postcode; deadlines and catchment rules are set by the council.
Are there teaching jobs in Nottingham?
Yes — there are currently 31 open teaching vacancies in Nottingham. New roles are listed as schools and trusts publish them.