Southwark
121 schools · 66 primary · 19 secondary · 25 open teaching jobs
Southwark is one of England's local authorities, responsible for 121 schools — 66 primary, 19 secondary, educating around 46,943 pupils. The median teacher salary across Southwark's state-funded schools is £55,148 (2024-25). There are currently 25 open teaching jobs across the authority. Browse schools by town, see how the authority compares, and find teaching jobs in Southwark.
Southwark at a glance
- Local authority
- Southwark
- Nation
- England
- Total schools
- 121
- Primary schools
- 66
- Secondary schools
- 19
- Pupils (state-funded)
- 46,943
- Teachers (FTE)
- 2,446
- Pupil–teacher ratio
- 17.1 (England 18.6)
- Median teacher pay
- £55,148
- Spend per pupil
- £10,877
- Open teaching jobs
- 25
Workforce figures DfE School Workforce Census 2024-25; spending DfE CFR 2024-25; schools & pupils from GIAS. Open Government Licence.
Schools map — Southwark
121 schools in Southwark plotted by location.
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Teaching in Southwark
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 Southwark
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 Southwark
Admissions, term dates, SEND and transport — official council services for Southwark.
Links open official GOV.UK services, which direct you to Southwark’s council by postcode. Always confirm dates and deadlines with the council.
Schools in Southwark
Beormund Primary School
Southwark, Southwark· SE1 3PS
29 pupils
KS2: 17% met expected standard
Boutcher Church of England Primary School
Southwark, Southwark· SE1 3BW
209 pupils
KS2: 84% met expected standard
Charles Dickens Primary School
Southwark, Southwark· SE1 1AF
479 pupils
KS2: 92% met expected standard
Trust: THE CHARTER SCHOOLS EDUCATIONAL TRUST
Crampton Primary
Southwark, Southwark· SE17 3LE
193 pupils
KS2: 62% met expected standard
Dulwich Hamlet Junior School
Southwark, Southwark· SE21 7AL
364 pupils
KS2: 84% met expected standard
Trust: THE CHARTER SCHOOLS EDUCATIONAL TRUST
Dulwich Village Church of England Infants' School
Southwark, Southwark· SE21 7BU
259 pupils
Teaching jobs in Southwark
View 25 open teaching jobs in Southwark →Southwark: frequently asked questions
How many schools are there in Southwark?
Southwark has 121 schools, including 66 primary and 19 secondary schools, educating around 46,943 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 Southwark?
The median teacher salary across Southwark's state-funded schools is £55,148 (DfE School Workforce Census 2024-25), above the England average of £47,185. The pupil–teacher ratio is 17.1, against an England average of 18.6.
Who employs teachers in Southwark?
It depends on the school. In council-maintained schools, Southwark local authority is the legal employer; in academies and free schools the academy trust employs staff directly. You can apply for teaching jobs in Southwark through the school, the academy trust, the council or a recruitment agency.
How do I apply for a school place in Southwark?
Apply through Southwark'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 Southwark by postcode; deadlines and catchment rules are set by the council.
Are there teaching jobs in Southwark?
Yes — there are currently 25 open teaching vacancies in Southwark. New roles are listed as schools and trusts publish them.