Surrey is one of England's local authorities, responsible for 523 schools — 297 primary, 55 secondary, educating around 196,588 pupils. The median teacher salary across Surrey's state-funded schools is £47,839 (2024-25). There are currently 132 open teaching jobs across the authority. Browse schools by town, see how the authority compares, and find teaching jobs in Surrey.
Surrey at a glance
- Local authority
- Surrey
- Nation
- England
- Total schools
- 523
- Primary schools
- 297
- Secondary schools
- 55
- Pupils (state-funded)
- 196,588
- Teachers (FTE)
- 8,815
- Pupil–teacher ratio
- 19.1 (England 18.6)
- Median teacher pay
- £47,839
- Spend per pupil
- £7,576
- Open teaching jobs
- 132
Workforce figures DfE School Workforce Census 2024-25; spending DfE CFR 2024-25; schools & pupils from GIAS. Open Government Licence.
Schools map — Surrey
523 schools in Surrey plotted by location.
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Teaching in Surrey
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 Surrey
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 Surrey
Admissions, term dates, SEND and transport — official council services for Surrey.
Links open official GOV.UK services, which direct you to Surrey’s council by postcode. Always confirm dates and deadlines with the council.
Schools in Surrey
Cleves School
Weybridge, Surrey· KT13 9TS
719 pupils
KS2: 75% met expected standard
Trust: CLEVES ACADEMY TRUST
Connaught Junior School
Bagshot, Surrey· GU19 5JY
470 pupils
KS2: 56% met expected standard
Trust: THE ALLIANCE MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
Fox Grove School
Leatherhead, Surrey· KT22 7PW
147 pupils
KS2: 0% met expected standard
Trust: THE HOWARD PARTNERSHIP TRUST
Freemantles School
Woking, Surrey· GU22 0AN
280 pupils
KS2: 0% met expected standard
Glyn School
Epsom, Surrey· KT17 1NB
1,692 pupils
Attainment 8: 56.0
Trust: GLF SCHOOLS
Hillcroft Primary School & Nursery
Caterham, Surrey· CR3 5PG
457 pupils
KS2: 62% met expected standard
Trust: GLF SCHOOLS
Teaching jobs in Surrey
View 132 open teaching jobs in Surrey →Surrey: frequently asked questions
How many schools are there in Surrey?
Surrey has 523 schools, including 297 primary and 55 secondary schools, educating around 196,588 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 Surrey?
The median teacher salary across Surrey's state-funded schools is £47,839 (DfE School Workforce Census 2024-25), above the England average of £47,185. The pupil–teacher ratio is 19.1, against an England average of 18.6.
Who employs teachers in Surrey?
It depends on the school. In council-maintained schools, Surrey local authority is the legal employer; in academies and free schools the academy trust employs staff directly. You can apply for teaching jobs in Surrey through the school, the academy trust, the council or a recruitment agency.
How do I apply for a school place in Surrey?
Apply through Surrey'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 Surrey by postcode; deadlines and catchment rules are set by the council.
Are there teaching jobs in Surrey?
Yes — there are currently 132 open teaching vacancies in Surrey. New roles are listed as schools and trusts publish them.