Portsmouth
67 schools · 45 primary · 10 secondary · 18 open teaching jobs
Portsmouth is one of England's local authorities, responsible for 67 schools — 45 primary, 10 secondary, educating around 30,170 pupils. The median teacher salary across Portsmouth's state-funded schools is £45,646 (2024-25). There are currently 18 open teaching jobs across the authority. Browse schools by town, see how the authority compares, and find teaching jobs in Portsmouth.
Portsmouth at a glance
- Local authority
- Portsmouth
- Nation
- England
- Total schools
- 67
- Primary schools
- 45
- Secondary schools
- 10
- Pupils (state-funded)
- 30,170
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1,588
- Pupil–teacher ratio
- 18.4 (England 18.6)
- Median teacher pay
- £45,646
- Spend per pupil
- £6,491
- Open teaching jobs
- 18
Workforce figures DfE School Workforce Census 2024-25; spending DfE CFR 2024-25; schools & pupils from GIAS. Open Government Licence.
Schools map — Portsmouth
67 schools in Portsmouth plotted by location.
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Teaching in Portsmouth
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 Portsmouth
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 Portsmouth
Admissions, term dates, SEND and transport — official council services for Portsmouth.
Links open official GOV.UK services, which direct you to Portsmouth’s council by postcode. Always confirm dates and deadlines with the council.
Schools in Portsmouth
Redwood Park Academy
Portsmouth, Portsmouth· PO6 2RY
165 pupils
Trust: SOLENT ACADEMIES TRUST
UTC Portsmouth
Portsmouth, Portsmouth· PO2 9DU
493 pupils
Attainment 8: 48.3
Trust: UTC PORTSMOUTH
Ark Dickens Primary Academy
Portsmouth, Portsmouth· PO1 4PN
448 pupils
KS2: 67% met expected standard
Trust: ARK SCHOOLS
Castle View Academy
Portsmouth, Portsmouth· PO6 4QP
732 pupils
Attainment 8: 35.6
Trust: UNITED LEARNING TRUST
Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School
Portsmouth, Portsmouth· PO2 9AX
319 pupils
KS2: 57% met expected standard
Trust: EDITH STEIN CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
Cumberland Infant School
Southsea, Portsmouth· PO4 9HJ
176 pupils
Teaching jobs in Portsmouth
View 18 open teaching jobs in Portsmouth →Portsmouth: frequently asked questions
How many schools are there in Portsmouth?
Portsmouth has 67 schools, including 45 primary and 10 secondary schools, educating around 30,170 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 Portsmouth?
The median teacher salary across Portsmouth's state-funded schools is £45,646 (DfE School Workforce Census 2024-25), below the England average of £47,185. The pupil–teacher ratio is 18.4, against an England average of 18.6.
Who employs teachers in Portsmouth?
It depends on the school. In council-maintained schools, Portsmouth local authority is the legal employer; in academies and free schools the academy trust employs staff directly. You can apply for teaching jobs in Portsmouth through the school, the academy trust, the council or a recruitment agency.
How do I apply for a school place in Portsmouth?
Apply through Portsmouth'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 Portsmouth by postcode; deadlines and catchment rules are set by the council.
Are there teaching jobs in Portsmouth?
Yes — there are currently 18 open teaching vacancies in Portsmouth. New roles are listed as schools and trusts publish them.