Sutton is one of England's local authorities, responsible for 74 schools — 41 primary, 15 secondary, educating around 41,247 pupils. The median teacher salary across Sutton's state-funded schools is £52,078.9 (2024-25). There are currently 17 open teaching jobs across the authority. Browse schools by town, see how the authority compares, and find teaching jobs in Sutton.
Sutton at a glance
- Local authority
- Sutton
- Nation
- England
- Total schools
- 74
- Primary schools
- 41
- Secondary schools
- 15
- Pupils (state-funded)
- 41,247
- Teachers (FTE)
- 2,313
- Pupil–teacher ratio
- 18.4 (England 18.6)
- Median teacher pay
- £52,078.9
- Spend per pupil
- £8,086
- Open teaching jobs
- 17
Workforce figures DfE School Workforce Census 2024-25; spending DfE CFR 2024-25; schools & pupils from GIAS. Open Government Licence.
Schools map — Sutton
74 schools in Sutton plotted by location.
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Teaching in Sutton
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 Sutton
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 Sutton
Admissions, term dates, SEND and transport — official council services for Sutton.
Links open official GOV.UK services, which direct you to Sutton’s council by postcode. Always confirm dates and deadlines with the council.
Schools in Sutton
Avenue Primary Academy
Sutton, Sutton· SM2 6JE
1,034 pupils
KS2: 63% met expected standard
Trust: CIRRUS PRIMARY ACADEMY TRUST
Barrow Hedges Primary School
CARSHALTON, Sutton· SM5 4LA
689 pupils
KS2: 76% met expected standard
Trust: CIRRUS PRIMARY ACADEMY TRUST
Beddington Park Academy
Croydon, Sutton· CR0 4UL
348 pupils
KS2: 80% met expected standard
Trust: STEP ACADEMY TRUST
Carew Academy
Sutton, Sutton· SM6 8NQ
Trust: ORCHARD HILL COLLEGE ACADEMY TRUST
Harris Academy Sutton
Sutton, Sutton· SM2 5RD
1,296 pupils
Attainment 8: 58.2
Trust: HARRIS FEDERATION
St Cecilia's Catholic Primary School
Sutton, Sutton· SM3 9DL
Trust: SANCTA FAMILIA CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
Teaching jobs in Sutton
View 17 open teaching jobs in Sutton →Sutton: frequently asked questions
How many schools are there in Sutton?
Sutton has 74 schools, including 41 primary and 15 secondary schools, educating around 41,247 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 Sutton?
The median teacher salary across Sutton's state-funded schools is £52,078.9 (DfE School Workforce Census 2024-25), above the England average of £47,185. The pupil–teacher ratio is 18.4, against an England average of 18.6.
Who employs teachers in Sutton?
It depends on the school. In council-maintained schools, Sutton local authority is the legal employer; in academies and free schools the academy trust employs staff directly. You can apply for teaching jobs in Sutton through the school, the academy trust, the council or a recruitment agency.
How do I apply for a school place in Sutton?
Apply through Sutton'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 Sutton by postcode; deadlines and catchment rules are set by the council.
Are there teaching jobs in Sutton?
Yes — there are currently 17 open teaching vacancies in Sutton. New roles are listed as schools and trusts publish them.