Rutland is one of England's local authorities, responsible for 27 schools — 17 primary, 3 secondary, educating around 7,943 pupils. The median teacher salary across Rutland's state-funded schools is £46,648.9 (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 Rutland.
Rutland at a glance
- Local authority
- Rutland
- Nation
- England
- Total schools
- 27
- Primary schools
- 17
- Secondary schools
- 3
- Pupils (state-funded)
- 7,943
- Teachers (FTE)
- 344
- Pupil–teacher ratio
- 17.6 (England 18.6)
- Median teacher pay
- £46,648.9
- Spend per pupil
- £6,621
- 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 — Rutland
27 schools in Rutland plotted by location.
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Teaching in Rutland
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 Rutland
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 Rutland
Admissions, term dates, SEND and transport — official council services for Rutland.
Links open official GOV.UK services, which direct you to Rutland’s council by postcode. Always confirm dates and deadlines with the council.
Schools in Rutland
Catmose College
Oakham, Rutland· LE15 6RP
1,121 pupils
Attainment 8: 52.9
Trust: RUTLAND AND DISTRICT SCHOOLS' FEDERATION
Casterton College Rutland
Stamford, Rutland· PE9 4AT
872 pupils
Attainment 8: 48.7
Trust: CASTERTON COLLEGE RUTLAND
Cottesmore Academy
Oakham, Rutland· LE15 7BA
135 pupils
KS2: 50% met expected standard
Trust: THE RUTLAND LEARNING TRUST
Ketton Church of England Primary School
Stamford, Rutland· PE9 3TE
187 pupils
KS2: 76% met expected standard
Trust: THE RUTLAND LEARNING TRUST
St Mary and St John CofE VA Primary School
Oakham, Rutland, Rutland· LE15 8JR
179 pupils
KS2: 40% met expected standard
Uppingham Church of England Primary School
Oakham, Rutland· LE15 9RT
123 pupils
KS2: 70% met expected standard
Trust: THE RUTLAND LEARNING TRUST
Teaching jobs in Rutland
View 18 open teaching jobs in Rutland →Rutland: frequently asked questions
How many schools are there in Rutland?
Rutland has 27 schools, including 17 primary and 3 secondary schools, educating around 7,943 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 Rutland?
The median teacher salary across Rutland's state-funded schools is £46,648.9 (DfE School Workforce Census 2024-25), below the England average of £47,185. The pupil–teacher ratio is 17.6, against an England average of 18.6.
Who employs teachers in Rutland?
It depends on the school. In council-maintained schools, Rutland local authority is the legal employer; in academies and free schools the academy trust employs staff directly. You can apply for teaching jobs in Rutland through the school, the academy trust, the council or a recruitment agency.
How do I apply for a school place in Rutland?
Apply through Rutland'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 Rutland by postcode; deadlines and catchment rules are set by the council.
Are there teaching jobs in Rutland?
Yes — there are currently 18 open teaching vacancies in Rutland. New roles are listed as schools and trusts publish them.