Wandsworth
115 schools · 58 primary · 11 secondary · 25 open teaching jobs
Wandsworth is one of England's local authorities, responsible for 115 schools — 58 primary, 11 secondary, educating around 41,116 pupils. The median teacher salary across Wandsworth's state-funded schools is £55,415 (2024-25). There are currently 25 open teaching jobs across the authority. Browse schools by town, see how the authority compares, and find teaching jobs in Wandsworth.
Wandsworth at a glance
- Local authority
- Wandsworth
- Nation
- England
- Total schools
- 115
- Primary schools
- 58
- Secondary schools
- 11
- Pupils (state-funded)
- 41,116
- Teachers (FTE)
- 2,017
- Pupil–teacher ratio
- 16.5 (England 18.6)
- Median teacher pay
- £55,415
- Spend per pupil
- £11,218
- Open teaching jobs
- 25
Workforce figures DfE School Workforce Census 2024-25; spending DfE CFR 2024-25; schools & pupils from GIAS. Open Government Licence.
Schools map — Wandsworth
114 schools in Wandsworth plotted by location.
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Teaching in Wandsworth
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 Wandsworth
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 Wandsworth
Admissions, term dates, SEND and transport — official council services for Wandsworth.
Links open official GOV.UK services, which direct you to Wandsworth’s council by postcode. Always confirm dates and deadlines with the council.
Schools in Wandsworth
Ashcroft Technology Academy
Wandsworth, Wandsworth· SW15 2UT
1,511 pupils
Attainment 8: 66.7
Trust: PROSPECT EDUCATION (TECHNOLOGY) TRUST LIMITED
Belleville Primary School
Wandsworth, Wandsworth· SW11 6PR
1,006 pupils
KS2: 77% met expected standard
Trust: QUALITY FIRST EDUCATION TRUST
Chesterton Primary School
Wandsworth, Wandsworth· SW11 5DT
424 pupils
KS2: 77% met expected standard
Trust: WANDLE LEARNING TRUST
Gatton (VA) Primary School
Wandsworth, Wandsworth· SW17 0DS
631 pupils
KS2: 77% met expected standard
Graveney School
Wandsworth, Wandsworth· SW17 9BU
2,343 pupils
Attainment 8: 63.9
Trust: GRAVENEY TRUST
Our Lady Queen of Heaven RC School
Wandsworth, Wandsworth· SW19 6AD
224 pupils
KS2: 70% met expected standard
Teaching jobs in Wandsworth
View 25 open teaching jobs in Wandsworth →Wandsworth: frequently asked questions
How many schools are there in Wandsworth?
Wandsworth has 115 schools, including 58 primary and 11 secondary schools, educating around 41,116 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 Wandsworth?
The median teacher salary across Wandsworth's state-funded schools is £55,415 (DfE School Workforce Census 2024-25), above the England average of £47,185. The pupil–teacher ratio is 16.5, against an England average of 18.6.
Who employs teachers in Wandsworth?
It depends on the school. In council-maintained schools, Wandsworth local authority is the legal employer; in academies and free schools the academy trust employs staff directly. You can apply for teaching jobs in Wandsworth through the school, the academy trust, the council or a recruitment agency.
How do I apply for a school place in Wandsworth?
Apply through Wandsworth'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 Wandsworth by postcode; deadlines and catchment rules are set by the council.
Are there teaching jobs in Wandsworth?
Yes — there are currently 25 open teaching vacancies in Wandsworth. New roles are listed as schools and trusts publish them.