Peterborough
90 schools · 60 primary · 12 secondary · 43 open teaching jobs
Peterborough is one of England's local authorities, responsible for 90 schools — 60 primary, 12 secondary, educating around 41,354 pupils. The median teacher salary across Peterborough's state-funded schools is £46,487 (2024-25). There are currently 43 open teaching jobs across the authority. Browse schools by town, see how the authority compares, and find teaching jobs in Peterborough.
Peterborough at a glance
- Local authority
- Peterborough
- Nation
- England
- Total schools
- 90
- Primary schools
- 60
- Secondary schools
- 12
- Pupils (state-funded)
- 41,354
- Teachers (FTE)
- 2,259
- Pupil–teacher ratio
- 19.4 (England 18.6)
- Median teacher pay
- £46,487
- Spend per pupil
- £7,968
- Open teaching jobs
- 43
Workforce figures DfE School Workforce Census 2024-25; spending DfE CFR 2024-25; schools & pupils from GIAS. Open Government Licence.
Schools map — Peterborough
90 schools in Peterborough plotted by location.
Loading map…
Teaching in Peterborough
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 Peterborough
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 Peterborough
Admissions, term dates, SEND and transport — official council services for Peterborough.
Links open official GOV.UK services, which direct you to Peterborough’s council by postcode. Always confirm dates and deadlines with the council.
Schools in Peterborough
Caverstede Nursery School
Peterborough, Peterborough· PE4 6EX
110 pupils
Fulbridge Academy
Peterborough, Peterborough· PE1 3JQ
926 pupils
KS2: 66% met expected standard
Trust: FOUR CS MAT
The King's (The Cathedral) School
Peterborough, Peterborough· PE1 2UE
1,261 pupils
Attainment 8: 63.2
Trust: THE KING'S (THE CATHEDRAL) SCHOOL, PETERBOROUGH
Barnack CofE (Controlled) Primary School
Stamford, Peterborough· PE9 3DZ
168 pupils
KS2: 95% met expected standard
Bishop Creighton Academy
Peterborough, Peterborough· PE1 5DB
202 pupils
KS2: 69% met expected standard
Trust: GREENWOOD ACADEMIES TRUST
Braybrook Primary Academy
Peterborough, Peterborough· PE2 5QL
208 pupils
KS2: 59% met expected standard
Trust: THE DIAMOND LEARNING PARTNERSHIP TRUST
Teaching jobs in Peterborough
View 43 open teaching jobs in Peterborough →Peterborough: frequently asked questions
How many schools are there in Peterborough?
Peterborough has 90 schools, including 60 primary and 12 secondary schools, educating around 41,354 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 Peterborough?
The median teacher salary across Peterborough's state-funded schools is £46,487 (DfE School Workforce Census 2024-25), below the England average of £47,185. The pupil–teacher ratio is 19.4, against an England average of 18.6.
Who employs teachers in Peterborough?
It depends on the school. In council-maintained schools, Peterborough local authority is the legal employer; in academies and free schools the academy trust employs staff directly. You can apply for teaching jobs in Peterborough through the school, the academy trust, the council or a recruitment agency.
How do I apply for a school place in Peterborough?
Apply through Peterborough'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 Peterborough by postcode; deadlines and catchment rules are set by the council.
Are there teaching jobs in Peterborough?
Yes — there are currently 43 open teaching vacancies in Peterborough. New roles are listed as schools and trusts publish them.