Slough is one of England's local authorities, responsible for 60 schools — 28 primary, 14 secondary, educating around 34,784 pupils. The median teacher salary across Slough's state-funded schools is £47,717.6 (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 Slough.
Slough at a glance
- Local authority
- Slough
- Nation
- England
- Total schools
- 60
- Primary schools
- 28
- Secondary schools
- 14
- Pupils (state-funded)
- 34,784
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1,834
- Pupil–teacher ratio
- 20.8 (England 18.6)
- Median teacher pay
- £47,717.6
- Spend per pupil
- £7,263
- 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 — Slough
60 schools in Slough plotted by location.
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Teaching in Slough
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 Slough
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 Slough
Admissions, term dates, SEND and transport — official council services for Slough.
Links open official GOV.UK services, which direct you to Slough’s council by postcode. Always confirm dates and deadlines with the council.
Schools in Slough
Herschel Grammar School
Slough, Slough· SL1 3BW
1,056 pupils
Attainment 8: 75.8
Trust: THE SCHELWOOD TRUST
Iqra Slough Islamic Primary School
Slough, Slough· SL2 5FF
627 pupils
KS2: 90% met expected standard
Khalsa Primary School
Slough, Slough· SL2 5QR
514 pupils
KS2: 86% met expected standard
Trust: SIKH ACADEMIES TRUST
Langley Grammar School
Langley, Slough· SL3 7QS
1,274 pupils
Attainment 8: 77.6
Trust: LANGLEY GRAMMAR SCHOOL
St Bernard's Catholic Grammar School
Slough, Slough· SL3 7AF
1,133 pupils
Attainment 8: 77.3
Upton Court Grammar School
Slough, Slough· SL3 7PR
1,166 pupils
Attainment 8: 79.9
Trust: PIONEER EDUCATIONAL TRUST
Teaching jobs in Slough
View 38 open teaching jobs in Slough →Slough: frequently asked questions
How many schools are there in Slough?
Slough has 60 schools, including 28 primary and 14 secondary schools, educating around 34,784 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 Slough?
The median teacher salary across Slough's state-funded schools is £47,717.6 (DfE School Workforce Census 2024-25), above the England average of £47,185. The pupil–teacher ratio is 20.8, against an England average of 18.6.
Who employs teachers in Slough?
It depends on the school. In council-maintained schools, Slough local authority is the legal employer; in academies and free schools the academy trust employs staff directly. You can apply for teaching jobs in Slough through the school, the academy trust, the council or a recruitment agency.
How do I apply for a school place in Slough?
Apply through Slough'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 Slough by postcode; deadlines and catchment rules are set by the council.
Are there teaching jobs in Slough?
Yes — there are currently 38 open teaching vacancies in Slough. New roles are listed as schools and trusts publish them.