Somerset
307 schools · 218 primary · 28 secondary · 68 open teaching jobs
Somerset is one of England's local authorities, responsible for 307 schools — 218 primary, 28 secondary, educating around 77,208 pupils. The median teacher salary across Somerset's state-funded schools is £46,525 (2024-25). There are currently 68 open teaching jobs across the authority. Browse schools by town, see how the authority compares, and find teaching jobs in Somerset.
Somerset at a glance
- Local authority
- Somerset
- Nation
- England
- Total schools
- 307
- Primary schools
- 218
- Secondary schools
- 28
- Pupils (state-funded)
- 77,208
- Teachers (FTE)
- 3,825
- Pupil–teacher ratio
- 18.9 (England 18.6)
- Median teacher pay
- £46,525
- Spend per pupil
- £8,676
- Open teaching jobs
- 68
Workforce figures DfE School Workforce Census 2024-25; spending DfE CFR 2024-25; schools & pupils from GIAS. Open Government Licence.
Schools map — Somerset
307 schools in Somerset plotted by location.
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Teaching in Somerset
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 Somerset
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 Somerset
Admissions, term dates, SEND and transport — official council services for Somerset.
Links open official GOV.UK services, which direct you to Somerset’s council by postcode. Always confirm dates and deadlines with the council.
Schools in Somerset
Enmore Church of England Primary School
Bridgwater, Somerset· TA5 2DX
146 pupils
KS2: 68% met expected standard
Trust: ENMORE CHURCH OF ENGLAND PRIMARY SCHOOL
Fiveways Special School
Yeovil, Somerset· BA21 5AZ
98 pupils
Huish Primary School
Yeovil, Somerset· BA20 1AY
421 pupils
KS2: 67% met expected standard
Trust: YEOVIL AREA COMMUNITY ACADEMY TRUST
Preston CofE Primary School
Yeovil, Somerset· BA21 3SN
419 pupils
KS2: 93% met expected standard
Trust: PPAT EDUCATION
The Castle School
Taunton, Somerset· TA1 5AU
1,202 pupils
Attainment 8: 53.4
Trust: BLACKDOWN EDUCATION PARTNERSHIP
Ash Church of England Primary School
Martock, Somerset· TA12 6NS
139 pupils
KS2: 81% met expected standard
Trust: PPAT EDUCATION
Teaching jobs in Somerset
View 68 open teaching jobs in Somerset →Somerset: frequently asked questions
How many schools are there in Somerset?
Somerset has 307 schools, including 218 primary and 28 secondary schools, educating around 77,208 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 Somerset?
The median teacher salary across Somerset'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 18.9, against an England average of 18.6.
Who employs teachers in Somerset?
It depends on the school. In council-maintained schools, Somerset local authority is the legal employer; in academies and free schools the academy trust employs staff directly. You can apply for teaching jobs in Somerset through the school, the academy trust, the council or a recruitment agency.
How do I apply for a school place in Somerset?
Apply through Somerset'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 Somerset by postcode; deadlines and catchment rules are set by the council.
Are there teaching jobs in Somerset?
Yes — there are currently 68 open teaching vacancies in Somerset. New roles are listed as schools and trusts publish them.