Oxfordshire
368 schools · 242 primary · 39 secondary · 132 open teaching jobs
Oxfordshire is one of England's local authorities, responsible for 368 schools — 242 primary, 39 secondary, educating around 117,966 pupils. The median teacher salary across Oxfordshire's state-funded schools is £46,525 (2024-25). There are currently 132 open teaching jobs across the authority. Browse schools by town, see how the authority compares, and find teaching jobs in Oxfordshire.
Oxfordshire at a glance
- Local authority
- Oxfordshire
- Nation
- England
- Total schools
- 368
- Primary schools
- 242
- Secondary schools
- 39
- Pupils (state-funded)
- 117,966
- Teachers (FTE)
- 5,378
- Pupil–teacher ratio
- 19.5 (England 18.6)
- Median teacher pay
- £46,525
- Spend per pupil
- £7,301
- Open teaching jobs
- 132
Workforce figures DfE School Workforce Census 2024-25; spending DfE CFR 2024-25; schools & pupils from GIAS. Open Government Licence.
Schools map — Oxfordshire
367 schools in Oxfordshire plotted by location.
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Teaching in Oxfordshire
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 Oxfordshire
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 Oxfordshire
Admissions, term dates, SEND and transport — official council services for Oxfordshire.
Links open official GOV.UK services, which direct you to Oxfordshire’s council by postcode. Always confirm dates and deadlines with the council.
Schools in Oxfordshire
Aureus Primary School
Didcot, Oxfordshire· OX11 6GS
459 pupils
KS2: 78% met expected standard
Trust: GLF SCHOOLS
Bartholomew School
Witney, Oxfordshire· OX29 4AP
1,383 pupils
Attainment 8: 57.0
Trust: EPA TRUST
Cherry Fields Primary School
Banbury, Oxfordshire· OX16 2DF
173 pupils
Trust: GLF SCHOOLS
Finstock Church of England Primary School
Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire· OX7 3BN
31 pupils
Trust: THE MILL ACADEMY
Fitzwaryn School
Wantage, Oxfordshire· OX12 9ET
125 pupils
KS2: 0% met expected standard
Trust: THE PROPELLER ACADEMY TRUST
Gillotts School
Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire· RG9 1PS
918 pupils
Attainment 8: 61.3
Trust: RIVER LEARNING TRUST
Teaching jobs in Oxfordshire
View 132 open teaching jobs in Oxfordshire →Oxfordshire: frequently asked questions
How many schools are there in Oxfordshire?
Oxfordshire has 368 schools, including 242 primary and 39 secondary schools, educating around 117,966 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 Oxfordshire?
The median teacher salary across Oxfordshire'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 19.5, against an England average of 18.6.
Who employs teachers in Oxfordshire?
It depends on the school. In council-maintained schools, Oxfordshire local authority is the legal employer; in academies and free schools the academy trust employs staff directly. You can apply for teaching jobs in Oxfordshire through the school, the academy trust, the council or a recruitment agency.
How do I apply for a school place in Oxfordshire?
Apply through Oxfordshire'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 Oxfordshire by postcode; deadlines and catchment rules are set by the council.
Are there teaching jobs in Oxfordshire?
Yes — there are currently 132 open teaching vacancies in Oxfordshire. New roles are listed as schools and trusts publish them.