Southampton
87 schools · 54 primary · 12 secondary · 7 open teaching jobs
Southampton is one of England's local authorities, responsible for 87 schools — 54 primary, 12 secondary, educating around 35,025 pupils. The median teacher salary across Southampton's state-funded schools is £44,919.5 (2024-25). There are currently 7 open teaching jobs across the authority. Browse schools by town, see how the authority compares, and find teaching jobs in Southampton.
Southampton at a glance
- Local authority
- Southampton
- Nation
- England
- Total schools
- 87
- Primary schools
- 54
- Secondary schools
- 12
- Pupils (state-funded)
- 35,025
- Teachers (FTE)
- 2,038
- Pupil–teacher ratio
- 17.7 (England 18.6)
- Median teacher pay
- £44,919.5
- Spend per pupil
- £8,485
- Open teaching jobs
- 7
Workforce figures DfE School Workforce Census 2024-25; spending DfE CFR 2024-25; schools & pupils from GIAS. Open Government Licence.
Schools map — Southampton
87 schools in Southampton plotted by location.
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Teaching in Southampton
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 Southampton
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 Southampton
Admissions, term dates, SEND and transport — official council services for Southampton.
Links open official GOV.UK services, which direct you to Southampton’s council by postcode. Always confirm dates and deadlines with the council.
Schools in Southampton
Cantell School
Southampton, Southampton· SO16 3GJ
1,288 pupils
Attainment 8: 46.9
Trust: Aspire Community Trust
Great Oaks School
Southampton, Southampton· SO16 7LT
352 pupils
Attainment 8: 1.0
Trust: SPECIALIST SCHOOLS TRUST LTD
Mount Pleasant Juniors
Southampton, Southampton· SO14 0WZ
347 pupils
KS2: 47% met expected standard
Trust: Aspire Community Trust
Saint George Catholic Voluntary Aided College Southampton
Southampton, Southampton· SO16 3DQ
1,026 pupils
Attainment 8: 60.0
Springhill Catholic Primary School
Southampton, Southampton· SO15 2HW
653 pupils
KS2: 95% met expected standard
Trust: NEWMAN CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
St Mary's Church of England Primary School & Nursery
Southampton, Southampton· SO14 1LU
642 pupils
KS2: 56% met expected standard
Teaching jobs in Southampton
View 7 open teaching jobs in Southampton →Southampton: frequently asked questions
How many schools are there in Southampton?
Southampton has 87 schools, including 54 primary and 12 secondary schools, educating around 35,025 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 Southampton?
The median teacher salary across Southampton's state-funded schools is £44,919.5 (DfE School Workforce Census 2024-25), below the England average of £47,185. The pupil–teacher ratio is 17.7, against an England average of 18.6.
Who employs teachers in Southampton?
It depends on the school. In council-maintained schools, Southampton local authority is the legal employer; in academies and free schools the academy trust employs staff directly. You can apply for teaching jobs in Southampton through the school, the academy trust, the council or a recruitment agency.
How do I apply for a school place in Southampton?
Apply through Southampton'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 Southampton by postcode; deadlines and catchment rules are set by the council.
Are there teaching jobs in Southampton?
Yes — there are currently 7 open teaching vacancies in Southampton. New roles are listed as schools and trusts publish them.