Nottinghamshire
371 schools · 286 primary · 43 secondary · 119 open teaching jobs
Nottinghamshire is one of England's local authorities, responsible for 371 schools — 286 primary, 43 secondary, educating around 124,041 pupils. The median teacher salary across Nottinghamshire's state-funded schools is £46,525 (2024-25). There are currently 119 open teaching jobs across the authority. Browse schools by town, see how the authority compares, and find teaching jobs in Nottinghamshire.
Nottinghamshire at a glance
- Local authority
- Nottinghamshire
- Nation
- England
- Total schools
- 371
- Primary schools
- 286
- Secondary schools
- 43
- Pupils (state-funded)
- 124,041
- Teachers (FTE)
- 6,622
- Pupil–teacher ratio
- 19.3 (England 18.6)
- Median teacher pay
- £46,525
- Spend per pupil
- £7,137
- Open teaching jobs
- 119
Workforce figures DfE School Workforce Census 2024-25; spending DfE CFR 2024-25; schools & pupils from GIAS. Open Government Licence.
Schools map — Nottinghamshire
369 schools in Nottinghamshire plotted by location.
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Teaching in Nottinghamshire
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 Nottinghamshire
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 Nottinghamshire
Admissions, term dates, SEND and transport — official council services for Nottinghamshire.
Links open official GOV.UK services, which direct you to Nottinghamshire’s council by postcode. Always confirm dates and deadlines with the council.
Schools in Nottinghamshire
Archbishop Cranmer Church of England Academy
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire· NG13 9AW
197 pupils
KS2: 83% met expected standard
Trust: ASPIRE MULTI - ACADEMY TRUST
Carlton Digby School
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire· NG3 6DS
95 pupils
KS2: 0% met expected standard
Chetwynd Spencer Academy
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire· NG9 6FW
417 pupils
KS2: 85% met expected standard
Trust: THE SPENCER ACADEMIES TRUST
Cotgrave Candleby Lane School
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire· NG12 3JG
530 pupils
KS2: 77% met expected standard
Trust: FLYING HIGH TRUST
Hucknall Flying High Academy
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire· NG15 6WU
237 pupils
KS2: 88% met expected standard
Trust: FLYING HIGH TRUST
Lowdham CofE Primary School
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire· NG14 7BE
204 pupils
KS2: 79% met expected standard
Teaching jobs in Nottinghamshire
View 119 open teaching jobs in Nottinghamshire →Nottinghamshire: frequently asked questions
How many schools are there in Nottinghamshire?
Nottinghamshire has 371 schools, including 286 primary and 43 secondary schools, educating around 124,041 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 Nottinghamshire?
The median teacher salary across Nottinghamshire'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 19.3, against an England average of 18.6.
Who employs teachers in Nottinghamshire?
It depends on the school. In council-maintained schools, Nottinghamshire local authority is the legal employer; in academies and free schools the academy trust employs staff directly. You can apply for teaching jobs in Nottinghamshire through the school, the academy trust, the council or a recruitment agency.
How do I apply for a school place in Nottinghamshire?
Apply through Nottinghamshire'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 Nottinghamshire by postcode; deadlines and catchment rules are set by the council.
Are there teaching jobs in Nottinghamshire?
Yes — there are currently 119 open teaching vacancies in Nottinghamshire. New roles are listed as schools and trusts publish them.