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Oxfordshire

368 schools · 242 primary · 39 secondary · 132 open teaching jobs

368
Schools
117,966
Pupils
5,378
Teachers (FTE)
132
Open 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).

£46,525
median teacher pay
below England avg (£47,185)
19.5
pupils per teacher
England avg 18.6
5,378
teachers (FTE)

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).

£7,301
per pupil (all phases)
£6,738
per primary pupil
£7,766
per secondary pupil

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

View all 368 schools in Oxfordshire

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.