South Gloucestershire
125 schools · 93 primary · 14 secondary · 23 open teaching jobs
South Gloucestershire is one of England's local authorities, responsible for 125 schools — 93 primary, 14 secondary, educating around 41,340 pupils. The median teacher salary across South Gloucestershire's state-funded schools is £46,542 (2024-25). There are currently 23 open teaching jobs across the authority. Browse schools by town, see how the authority compares, and find teaching jobs in South Gloucestershire.
South Gloucestershire at a glance
- Local authority
- South Gloucestershire
- Nation
- England
- Total schools
- 125
- Primary schools
- 93
- Secondary schools
- 14
- Pupils (state-funded)
- 41,340
- Teachers (FTE)
- 2,202
- Pupil–teacher ratio
- 19 (England 18.6)
- Median teacher pay
- £46,542
- Spend per pupil
- £7,407
- Open teaching jobs
- 23
Workforce figures DfE School Workforce Census 2024-25; spending DfE CFR 2024-25; schools & pupils from GIAS. Open Government Licence.
Schools map — South Gloucestershire
125 schools in South Gloucestershire plotted by location.
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Teaching in South Gloucestershire
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 South Gloucestershire
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 South Gloucestershire
Admissions, term dates, SEND and transport — official council services for South Gloucestershire.
Links open official GOV.UK services, which direct you to South Gloucestershire’s council by postcode. Always confirm dates and deadlines with the council.
Schools in South Gloucestershire
Beacon Rise Primary School
Bristol, South Gloucestershire· BS15 8NU
630 pupils
KS2: 89% met expected standard
Bromley Heath Infant School
Bristol, South Gloucestershire· BS16 6NJ
180 pupils
Culverhill School
South Gloucestershire, South Gloucestershire· BS37 8SZ
155 pupils
KS2: 0% met expected standard
Trust: ENABLE TRUST
New Siblands School
South Gloucestershire, South Gloucestershire· BS35 2JU
121 pupils
KS2: 0% met expected standard
Trust: ENABLE TRUST
St Helen's Church of England Primary School
South Gloucestershire, South Gloucestershire· BS35 2QX
207 pupils
KS2: 73% met expected standard
Abbotswood Primary School
Bristol, South Gloucestershire· BS37 8SZ
379 pupils
KS2: 71% met expected standard
Teaching jobs in South Gloucestershire
View 23 open teaching jobs in South Gloucestershire →South Gloucestershire: frequently asked questions
How many schools are there in South Gloucestershire?
South Gloucestershire has 125 schools, including 93 primary and 14 secondary schools, educating around 41,340 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 South Gloucestershire?
The median teacher salary across South Gloucestershire's state-funded schools is £46,542 (DfE School Workforce Census 2024-25), below the England average of £47,185. The pupil–teacher ratio is 19, against an England average of 18.6.
Who employs teachers in South Gloucestershire?
It depends on the school. In council-maintained schools, South Gloucestershire local authority is the legal employer; in academies and free schools the academy trust employs staff directly. You can apply for teaching jobs in South Gloucestershire through the school, the academy trust, the council or a recruitment agency.
How do I apply for a school place in South Gloucestershire?
Apply through South Gloucestershire'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 South Gloucestershire by postcode; deadlines and catchment rules are set by the council.
Are there teaching jobs in South Gloucestershire?
Yes — there are currently 23 open teaching vacancies in South Gloucestershire. New roles are listed as schools and trusts publish them.