Suffolk is one of England's local authorities, responsible for 367 schools — 253 primary, 43 secondary, educating around 108,651 pupils. The median teacher salary across Suffolk's state-funded schools is £45,646 (2024-25). There are currently 78 open teaching jobs across the authority. Browse schools by town, see how the authority compares, and find teaching jobs in Suffolk.
Suffolk at a glance
- Local authority
- Suffolk
- Nation
- England
- Total schools
- 367
- Primary schools
- 253
- Secondary schools
- 43
- Pupils (state-funded)
- 108,651
- Teachers (FTE)
- 5,838
- Pupil–teacher ratio
- 18.4 (England 18.6)
- Median teacher pay
- £45,646
- Spend per pupil
- £6,889
- Open teaching jobs
- 78
Workforce figures DfE School Workforce Census 2024-25; spending DfE CFR 2024-25; schools & pupils from GIAS. Open Government Licence.
Schools map — Suffolk
364 schools in Suffolk plotted by location.
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Teaching in Suffolk
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 Suffolk
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 Suffolk
Admissions, term dates, SEND and transport — official council services for Suffolk.
Links open official GOV.UK services, which direct you to Suffolk’s council by postcode. Always confirm dates and deadlines with the council.
Schools in Suffolk
All Saints' Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Lawshall
Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk· IP29 4QA
171 pupils
KS2: 80% met expected standard
Castle EAST School
Bungay, Suffolk· NR35 1JS
120 pupils
Attainment 8: 9.0
Trust: EAST ANGLIAN SCHOOLS TRUST LTD
Elveden Church of England Primary Academy
Thetford, Suffolk· IP24 3TN
101 pupils
KS2: 57% met expected standard
Trust: ELVEDEN SCHOOLS TRUST
Exning Primary School
Newmarket, Suffolk· CB8 7EW
229 pupils
KS2: 75% met expected standard
Trust: EASTERN EDUCATION GROUP TRUST
Highfield Nursery School
Ipswich, Suffolk· IP1 6DW
110 pupils
Moulton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Newmarket, Suffolk· CB8 8PR
210 pupils
KS2: 83% met expected standard
Teaching jobs in Suffolk
View 78 open teaching jobs in Suffolk →Suffolk: frequently asked questions
How many schools are there in Suffolk?
Suffolk has 367 schools, including 253 primary and 43 secondary schools, educating around 108,651 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 Suffolk?
The median teacher salary across Suffolk's state-funded schools is £45,646 (DfE School Workforce Census 2024-25), below the England average of £47,185. The pupil–teacher ratio is 18.4, against an England average of 18.6.
Who employs teachers in Suffolk?
It depends on the school. In council-maintained schools, Suffolk local authority is the legal employer; in academies and free schools the academy trust employs staff directly. You can apply for teaching jobs in Suffolk through the school, the academy trust, the council or a recruitment agency.
How do I apply for a school place in Suffolk?
Apply through Suffolk'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 Suffolk by postcode; deadlines and catchment rules are set by the council.
Are there teaching jobs in Suffolk?
Yes — there are currently 78 open teaching vacancies in Suffolk. New roles are listed as schools and trusts publish them.