Tower Hamlets
115 schools · 66 primary · 17 secondary · 10 open teaching jobs
Tower Hamlets is one of England's local authorities, responsible for 115 schools — 66 primary, 17 secondary, educating around 46,428 pupils. The median teacher salary across Tower Hamlets's state-funded schools is £55,740 (2024-25). There are currently 10 open teaching jobs across the authority. Browse schools by town, see how the authority compares, and find teaching jobs in Tower Hamlets.
Tower Hamlets at a glance
- Local authority
- Tower Hamlets
- Nation
- England
- Total schools
- 115
- Primary schools
- 66
- Secondary schools
- 17
- Pupils (state-funded)
- 46,428
- Teachers (FTE)
- 2,851
- Pupil–teacher ratio
- 16 (England 18.6)
- Median teacher pay
- £55,740
- Spend per pupil
- £11,279
- Open teaching jobs
- 10
Workforce figures DfE School Workforce Census 2024-25; spending DfE CFR 2024-25; schools & pupils from GIAS. Open Government Licence.
Schools map — Tower Hamlets
115 schools in Tower Hamlets plotted by location.
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Teaching in Tower Hamlets
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 Tower Hamlets
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 Tower Hamlets
Admissions, term dates, SEND and transport — official council services for Tower Hamlets.
Links open official GOV.UK services, which direct you to Tower Hamlets’s council by postcode. Always confirm dates and deadlines with the council.
Schools in Tower Hamlets
Bygrove Primary School
Tower Hamlets, Tower Hamlets· E14 6DN
249 pupils
KS2: 79% met expected standard
Trust: THE LETTA TRUST
Lansbury Lawrence Primary School
Tower Hamlets, Tower Hamlets· E14 6DZ
452 pupils
KS2: 71% met expected standard
London East Alternative Provision
Tower Hamlets, Tower Hamlets· E1 4EE
106 pupils
Marion Richardson Primary School
Tower Hamlets, Tower Hamlets· E1 0QF
469 pupils
KS2: 64% met expected standard
Mulberry School for Girls
Tower Hamlets, Tower Hamlets· E1 2JP
1,647 pupils
Attainment 8: 55.2
Trust: MULBERRY SCHOOLS TRUST
Old Ford Primary - A Paradigm Academy
Tower Hamlets, Tower Hamlets· E3 5LD
647 pupils
KS2: 65% met expected standard
Trust: PARADIGM TRUST
Teaching jobs in Tower Hamlets
View 10 open teaching jobs in Tower Hamlets →Tower Hamlets: frequently asked questions
How many schools are there in Tower Hamlets?
Tower Hamlets has 115 schools, including 66 primary and 17 secondary schools, educating around 46,428 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 Tower Hamlets?
The median teacher salary across Tower Hamlets's state-funded schools is £55,740 (DfE School Workforce Census 2024-25), above the England average of £47,185. The pupil–teacher ratio is 16, against an England average of 18.6.
Who employs teachers in Tower Hamlets?
It depends on the school. In council-maintained schools, Tower Hamlets local authority is the legal employer; in academies and free schools the academy trust employs staff directly. You can apply for teaching jobs in Tower Hamlets through the school, the academy trust, the council or a recruitment agency.
How do I apply for a school place in Tower Hamlets?
Apply through Tower Hamlets'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 Tower Hamlets by postcode; deadlines and catchment rules are set by the council.
Are there teaching jobs in Tower Hamlets?
Yes — there are currently 10 open teaching vacancies in Tower Hamlets. New roles are listed as schools and trusts publish them.