Thurrock is one of England's local authorities, responsible for 58 schools — 39 primary, 13 secondary, educating around 31,712 pupils. The median teacher salary across Thurrock's state-funded schools is £47,874 (2024-25). There are currently 29 open teaching jobs across the authority. Browse schools by town, see how the authority compares, and find teaching jobs in Thurrock.
Thurrock at a glance
- Local authority
- Thurrock
- Nation
- England
- Total schools
- 58
- Primary schools
- 39
- Secondary schools
- 13
- Pupils (state-funded)
- 31,712
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1,679
- Pupil–teacher ratio
- 21.2 (England 18.6)
- Median teacher pay
- £47,874
- Spend per pupil
- £7,675
- Open teaching jobs
- 29
Workforce figures DfE School Workforce Census 2024-25; spending DfE CFR 2024-25; schools & pupils from GIAS. Open Government Licence.
Schools map — Thurrock
57 schools in Thurrock plotted by location.
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Teaching in Thurrock
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 Thurrock
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 Thurrock
Admissions, term dates, SEND and transport — official council services for Thurrock.
Links open official GOV.UK services, which direct you to Thurrock’s council by postcode. Always confirm dates and deadlines with the council.
Schools in Thurrock
Dilkes Academy
South Ockendon, Thurrock· RM15 5JQ
554 pupils
KS2: 86% met expected standard
Trust: CATALYST ACADEMIES TRUST
Harris Academy Chafford Hundred
Grays, Thurrock· RM16 6SA
1,379 pupils
Attainment 8: 55.5
Trust: HARRIS FEDERATION
Harris Academy Ockendon
Thurrock, Thurrock· RM15 5AY
1,420 pupils
Attainment 8: 47.3
Trust: HARRIS FEDERATION
Aveley Primary School
South Ockendon, Thurrock· RM15 4AA
434 pupils
KS2: 81% met expected standard
Trust: CATALYST ACADEMIES TRUST
Bulphan Church of England Academy
Bulphan, Thurrock· RM14 3RL
59 pupils
KS2: 57% met expected standard
Trust: THE DIOCESE OF CHELMSFORD VINE SCHOOLS TRUST
Harris Academy Riverside
Purfleet, Thurrock· RM19 1QY
1,117 pupils
Attainment 8: 47.9
Trust: HARRIS FEDERATION
Teaching jobs in Thurrock
View 29 open teaching jobs in Thurrock →Thurrock: frequently asked questions
How many schools are there in Thurrock?
Thurrock has 58 schools, including 39 primary and 13 secondary schools, educating around 31,712 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 Thurrock?
The median teacher salary across Thurrock's state-funded schools is £47,874 (DfE School Workforce Census 2024-25), above the England average of £47,185. The pupil–teacher ratio is 21.2, against an England average of 18.6.
Who employs teachers in Thurrock?
It depends on the school. In council-maintained schools, Thurrock local authority is the legal employer; in academies and free schools the academy trust employs staff directly. You can apply for teaching jobs in Thurrock through the school, the academy trust, the council or a recruitment agency.
How do I apply for a school place in Thurrock?
Apply through Thurrock'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 Thurrock by postcode; deadlines and catchment rules are set by the council.
Are there teaching jobs in Thurrock?
Yes — there are currently 29 open teaching vacancies in Thurrock. New roles are listed as schools and trusts publish them.