Reading is one of England's local authorities, responsible for 72 schools — 40 primary, 11 secondary, educating around 27,468 pupils. The median teacher salary across Reading's state-funded schools is £46,525 (2024-25). There are currently 38 open teaching jobs across the authority. Browse schools by town, see how the authority compares, and find teaching jobs in Reading.
Reading at a glance
- Local authority
- Reading
- Nation
- England
- Total schools
- 72
- Primary schools
- 40
- Secondary schools
- 11
- Pupils (state-funded)
- 27,468
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1,335
- Pupil–teacher ratio
- 19.3 (England 18.6)
- Median teacher pay
- £46,525
- Spend per pupil
- £7,619
- Open teaching jobs
- 38
Workforce figures DfE School Workforce Census 2024-25; spending DfE CFR 2024-25; schools & pupils from GIAS. Open Government Licence.
Schools map — Reading
72 schools in Reading plotted by location.
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Teaching in Reading
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 Reading
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 Reading
Admissions, term dates, SEND and transport — official council services for Reading.
Links open official GOV.UK services, which direct you to Reading’s council by postcode. Always confirm dates and deadlines with the council.
Schools in Reading
Kendrick School
Reading, Reading· RG1 5BN
934 pupils
Attainment 8: 84.0
Trust: KENDRICK SCHOOL
Reading School
Reading, Reading· RG1 5LW
1,129 pupils
Attainment 8: 83.0
Trust: READING SCHOOL
Blagrave Nursery School
Reading, Reading· RG30 4UA
40 pupils
Caversham Primary School
Reading, Reading· RG4 7RA
406 pupils
KS2: 76% met expected standard
Christ The King Catholic Primary School
Reading, Reading· RG2 8LX
315 pupils
KS2: 57% met expected standard
Churchend Primary Academy
Reading, Reading· RG30 4HP
432 pupils
KS2: 68% met expected standard
Trust: ORCHARD LEARNING ALLIANCE
Teaching jobs in Reading
View 38 open teaching jobs in Reading →Reading: frequently asked questions
How many schools are there in Reading?
Reading has 72 schools, including 40 primary and 11 secondary schools, educating around 27,468 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 Reading?
The median teacher salary across Reading'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 19.3, against an England average of 18.6.
Who employs teachers in Reading?
It depends on the school. In council-maintained schools, Reading local authority is the legal employer; in academies and free schools the academy trust employs staff directly. You can apply for teaching jobs in Reading through the school, the academy trust, the council or a recruitment agency.
How do I apply for a school place in Reading?
Apply through Reading'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 Reading by postcode; deadlines and catchment rules are set by the council.
Are there teaching jobs in Reading?
Yes — there are currently 38 open teaching vacancies in Reading. New roles are listed as schools and trusts publish them.