West Berkshire
99 schools · 67 primary · 10 secondary · 13 open teaching jobs
West Berkshire is one of England's local authorities, responsible for 99 schools — 67 primary, 10 secondary, educating around 27,518 pupils. The median teacher salary across West Berkshire's state-funded schools is £46,480 (2024-25). There are currently 13 open teaching jobs across the authority. Browse schools by town, see how the authority compares, and find teaching jobs in West Berkshire.
West Berkshire at a glance
- Local authority
- West Berkshire
- Nation
- England
- Total schools
- 99
- Primary schools
- 67
- Secondary schools
- 10
- Pupils (state-funded)
- 27,518
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1,512
- Pupil–teacher ratio
- 18 (England 18.6)
- Median teacher pay
- £46,480
- Spend per pupil
- £7,962
- Open teaching jobs
- 13
Workforce figures DfE School Workforce Census 2024-25; spending DfE CFR 2024-25; schools & pupils from GIAS. Open Government Licence.
Schools map — West Berkshire
99 schools in West Berkshire plotted by location.
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Teaching in West Berkshire
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 West Berkshire
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 West Berkshire
Admissions, term dates, SEND and transport — official council services for West Berkshire.
Links open official GOV.UK services, which direct you to West Berkshire’s council by postcode. Always confirm dates and deadlines with the council.
Schools in West Berkshire
Birch Copse Primary School
Reading, West Berkshire· RG31 5LN
416 pupils
KS2: 72% met expected standard
St Bartholomew's School
Newbury, West Berkshire· RG14 6JP
1,930 pupils
Attainment 8: 56.2
Trust: ST BARTHOLOMEW'S SCHOOL
Aldermaston C.E. Primary School
West Berkshire, West Berkshire· RG7 4LX
113 pupils
KS2: 48% met expected standard
Brightwalton C.E. Aided Primary School
Newbury, West Berkshire· RG20 7BN
87 pupils
KS2: 67% met expected standard
Brimpton C.E. Primary School
Reading, West Berkshire· RG7 4TL
47 pupils
KS2: 20% met expected standard
Burghfield St Mary's C.E. Primary School
Reading, West Berkshire· RG30 3TX
205 pupils
KS2: 50% met expected standard
Teaching jobs in West Berkshire
View 13 open teaching jobs in West Berkshire →West Berkshire: frequently asked questions
How many schools are there in West Berkshire?
West Berkshire has 99 schools, including 67 primary and 10 secondary schools, educating around 27,518 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 West Berkshire?
The median teacher salary across West Berkshire's state-funded schools is £46,480 (DfE School Workforce Census 2024-25), below the England average of £47,185. The pupil–teacher ratio is 18, against an England average of 18.6.
Who employs teachers in West Berkshire?
It depends on the school. In council-maintained schools, West Berkshire local authority is the legal employer; in academies and free schools the academy trust employs staff directly. You can apply for teaching jobs in West Berkshire through the school, the academy trust, the council or a recruitment agency.
How do I apply for a school place in West Berkshire?
Apply through West Berkshire'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 West Berkshire by postcode; deadlines and catchment rules are set by the council.
Are there teaching jobs in West Berkshire?
Yes — there are currently 13 open teaching vacancies in West Berkshire. New roles are listed as schools and trusts publish them.