Swindon is one of England's local authorities, responsible for 92 schools — 66 primary, 13 secondary, educating around 37,104 pupils. The median teacher salary across Swindon's state-funded schools is £46,319.1 (2024-25). There are currently 36 open teaching jobs across the authority. Browse schools by town, see how the authority compares, and find teaching jobs in Swindon.
Swindon at a glance
- Local authority
- Swindon
- Nation
- England
- Total schools
- 92
- Primary schools
- 66
- Secondary schools
- 13
- Pupils (state-funded)
- 37,104
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1,984
- Pupil–teacher ratio
- 19.6 (England 18.6)
- Median teacher pay
- £46,319.1
- Spend per pupil
- £8,706
- Open teaching jobs
- 36
Workforce figures DfE School Workforce Census 2024-25; spending DfE CFR 2024-25; schools & pupils from GIAS. Open Government Licence.
Schools map — Swindon
92 schools in Swindon plotted by location.
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Teaching in Swindon
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 Swindon
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 Swindon
Admissions, term dates, SEND and transport — official council services for Swindon.
Links open official GOV.UK services, which direct you to Swindon’s council by postcode. Always confirm dates and deadlines with the council.
Schools in Swindon
Haydon Wick Primary School
Swindon, Swindon· SN25 1HT
268 pupils
KS2: 53% met expected standard
Trust: THE WHITE HORSE FEDERATION
Lift East Wichel
SWINDON, Swindon· SN1 7AG
Trust: LIFT SCHOOLS
Rodbourne Cheney Primary School
Swindon, Swindon· SN25 3BN
253 pupils
KS2: 80% met expected standard
Trust: THE WHITE HORSE FEDERATION
Abbey Meads Community Primary School
Swindon, Swindon· SN25 4GY
444 pupils
KS2: 81% met expected standard
Trust: THE BLUE KITE ACADEMY TRUST
Abbey Park School
Swindon, Swindon· SN25 2ND
1,182 pupils
Attainment 8: 46.2
Trust: THE PARK ACADEMIES TRUST
Badbury Park Primary School
Swindon, Swindon· SN3 6ER
335 pupils
Trust: THE BLUE KITE ACADEMY TRUST
Teaching jobs in Swindon
View 36 open teaching jobs in Swindon →Swindon: frequently asked questions
How many schools are there in Swindon?
Swindon has 92 schools, including 66 primary and 13 secondary schools, educating around 37,104 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 Swindon?
The median teacher salary across Swindon's state-funded schools is £46,319.1 (DfE School Workforce Census 2024-25), below the England average of £47,185. The pupil–teacher ratio is 19.6, against an England average of 18.6.
Who employs teachers in Swindon?
It depends on the school. In council-maintained schools, Swindon local authority is the legal employer; in academies and free schools the academy trust employs staff directly. You can apply for teaching jobs in Swindon through the school, the academy trust, the council or a recruitment agency.
How do I apply for a school place in Swindon?
Apply through Swindon'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 Swindon by postcode; deadlines and catchment rules are set by the council.
Are there teaching jobs in Swindon?
Yes — there are currently 36 open teaching vacancies in Swindon. New roles are listed as schools and trusts publish them.