Plymouth is one of England's local authorities, responsible for 107 schools — 69 primary, 19 secondary, educating around 39,638 pupils. The median teacher salary across Plymouth's state-funded schools is £46,525 (2024-25). There are currently 32 open teaching jobs across the authority. Browse schools by town, see how the authority compares, and find teaching jobs in Plymouth.
Plymouth at a glance
- Local authority
- Plymouth
- Nation
- England
- Total schools
- 107
- Primary schools
- 69
- Secondary schools
- 19
- Pupils (state-funded)
- 39,638
- Teachers (FTE)
- 2,159
- Pupil–teacher ratio
- 18.1 (England 18.6)
- Median teacher pay
- £46,525
- Spend per pupil
- £11,877
- Open teaching jobs
- 32
Workforce figures DfE School Workforce Census 2024-25; spending DfE CFR 2024-25; schools & pupils from GIAS. Open Government Licence.
Schools map — Plymouth
107 schools in Plymouth plotted by location.
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Teaching in Plymouth
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 Plymouth
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 Plymouth
Admissions, term dates, SEND and transport — official council services for Plymouth.
Links open official GOV.UK services, which direct you to Plymouth’s council by postcode. Always confirm dates and deadlines with the council.
Schools in Plymouth
Ernesettle Community School
Plymouth, Plymouth· PL5 2RB
554 pupils
KS2: 82% met expected standard
Trust: THE INSPIRE MULTI ACADEMY TRUST (SOUTH WEST)
Glen Park Primary School
Plymouth, Plymouth· PL7 2DE
417 pupils
KS2: 92% met expected standard
Trust: WESTCOUNTRY SCHOOLS TRUST
High View School
Plymouth, Plymouth· PL3 6JQ
347 pupils
KS2: 76% met expected standard
Trust: LEARNING ACADEMIES TRUST
Marine Academy Primary
Plymouth, Plymouth· PL5 2AF
522 pupils
KS2: 88% met expected standard
Trust: THE TED WRAGG MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Mill Ford School
Plymouth, Plymouth· PL5 2PY
132 pupils
KS2: 0% met expected standard
Prince Rock Primary School
Plymouth, Plymouth· PL4 9JF
405 pupils
KS2: 80% met expected standard
Trust: LEARNING ACADEMIES TRUST
Teaching jobs in Plymouth
View 32 open teaching jobs in Plymouth →Plymouth: frequently asked questions
How many schools are there in Plymouth?
Plymouth has 107 schools, including 69 primary and 19 secondary schools, educating around 39,638 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 Plymouth?
The median teacher salary across Plymouth'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 18.1, against an England average of 18.6.
Who employs teachers in Plymouth?
It depends on the school. In council-maintained schools, Plymouth local authority is the legal employer; in academies and free schools the academy trust employs staff directly. You can apply for teaching jobs in Plymouth through the school, the academy trust, the council or a recruitment agency.
How do I apply for a school place in Plymouth?
Apply through Plymouth'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 Plymouth by postcode; deadlines and catchment rules are set by the council.
Are there teaching jobs in Plymouth?
Yes — there are currently 32 open teaching vacancies in Plymouth. New roles are listed as schools and trusts publish them.