Waltham Forest
88 schools · 51 primary · 15 secondary · 29 open teaching jobs
Waltham Forest is one of England's local authorities, responsible for 88 schools — 51 primary, 15 secondary, educating around 44,041 pupils. The median teacher salary across Waltham Forest's state-funded schools is £50,775.2 (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 Waltham Forest.
Waltham Forest at a glance
- Local authority
- Waltham Forest
- Nation
- England
- Total schools
- 88
- Primary schools
- 51
- Secondary schools
- 15
- Pupils (state-funded)
- 44,041
- Teachers (FTE)
- 2,280
- Pupil–teacher ratio
- 19 (England 18.6)
- Median teacher pay
- £50,775.2
- Spend per pupil
- £8,885
- 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 — Waltham Forest
88 schools in Waltham Forest plotted by location.
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Teaching in Waltham Forest
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 Waltham Forest
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 Waltham Forest
Admissions, term dates, SEND and transport — official council services for Waltham Forest.
Links open official GOV.UK services, which direct you to Waltham Forest’s council by postcode. Always confirm dates and deadlines with the council.
Schools in Waltham Forest
Acacia Nursery
Waltham Forest, Waltham Forest· E11 3HF
116 pupils
Davies Lane Primary School
Waltham Forest, Waltham Forest· E11 3DR
956 pupils
KS2: 87% met expected standard
Trust: ARBOR ACADEMY TRUST
Low Hall Nursery School
Waltham Forest, Waltham Forest· E17 8BE
55 pupils
Selwyn Primary School
Waltham Forest, Waltham Forest· E4 9NE
708 pupils
KS2: 87% met expected standard
Trust: ARBOR ACADEMY TRUST
St Saviour's Church of England Primary School
Waltham Forest, Waltham Forest· E17 8ER
336 pupils
KS2: 89% met expected standard
Trust: GENESIS EDUCATION TRUST
Sybourn Primary School
Waltham Forest, Waltham Forest· E17 8HA
516 pupils
KS2: 79% met expected standard
Trust: LION ACADEMY TRUST
Teaching jobs in Waltham Forest
View 29 open teaching jobs in Waltham Forest →Waltham Forest: frequently asked questions
How many schools are there in Waltham Forest?
Waltham Forest has 88 schools, including 51 primary and 15 secondary schools, educating around 44,041 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 Waltham Forest?
The median teacher salary across Waltham Forest's state-funded schools is £50,775.2 (DfE School Workforce Census 2024-25), above the England average of £47,185. The pupil–teacher ratio is 19, against an England average of 18.6.
Who employs teachers in Waltham Forest?
It depends on the school. In council-maintained schools, Waltham Forest local authority is the legal employer; in academies and free schools the academy trust employs staff directly. You can apply for teaching jobs in Waltham Forest through the school, the academy trust, the council or a recruitment agency.
How do I apply for a school place in Waltham Forest?
Apply through Waltham Forest'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 Waltham Forest by postcode; deadlines and catchment rules are set by the council.
Are there teaching jobs in Waltham Forest?
Yes — there are currently 29 open teaching vacancies in Waltham Forest. New roles are listed as schools and trusts publish them.