West Northamptonshire
207 schools · 148 primary · 16 secondary · 75 open teaching jobs
West Northamptonshire is one of England's local authorities, responsible for 207 schools — 148 primary, 16 secondary, educating around 67,817 pupils. The median teacher salary across West Northamptonshire's state-funded schools is £45,646 (2024-25). There are currently 75 open teaching jobs across the authority. Browse schools by town, see how the authority compares, and find teaching jobs in West Northamptonshire.
West Northamptonshire at a glance
- Local authority
- West Northamptonshire
- Nation
- England
- Total schools
- 207
- Primary schools
- 148
- Secondary schools
- 16
- Pupils (state-funded)
- 67,817
- Teachers (FTE)
- 3,609
- Pupil–teacher ratio
- 19.8 (England 18.6)
- Median teacher pay
- £45,646
- Spend per pupil
- £7,058
- Open teaching jobs
- 75
Workforce figures DfE School Workforce Census 2024-25; spending DfE CFR 2024-25; schools & pupils from GIAS. Open Government Licence.
Schools map — West Northamptonshire
207 schools in West Northamptonshire plotted by location.
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Teaching in West Northamptonshire
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 Northamptonshire
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 Northamptonshire
Admissions, term dates, SEND and transport — official council services for West Northamptonshire.
Links open official GOV.UK services, which direct you to West Northamptonshire’s council by postcode. Always confirm dates and deadlines with the council.
Schools in West Northamptonshire
Briar Hill Primary School & Nursery
Northampton, West Northamptonshire· NN4 8SW
329 pupils
KS2: 73% met expected standard
Trust: THE DAVID ROSS EDUCATION TRUST
Kings Heath Primary Academy
Northampton, West Northamptonshire· NN5 7LN
373 pupils
KS2: 71% met expected standard
Trust: THE DAVID ROSS EDUCATION TRUST
Northampton Academy
Northampton, West Northamptonshire· NN3 8NH
1,719 pupils
Attainment 8: 52.1
Trust: UNITED LEARNING TRUST
Simon de Senlis Primary School
Northampton, West Northamptonshire· NN4 0PH
440 pupils
KS2: 67% met expected standard
Trust: NORTHAMPTON PRIMARY ACADEMY TRUST
The Arbours Primary Academy
Northampton, West Northamptonshire· NN3 3QF
337 pupils
KS2: 83% met expected standard
Trust: THE DAVID ROSS EDUCATION TRUST
Welton Church of England Academy
Daventry, West Northamptonshire· NN11 2JZ
128 pupils
KS2: 80% met expected standard
Trust: THE DAVID ROSS EDUCATION TRUST
Teaching jobs in West Northamptonshire
View 75 open teaching jobs in West Northamptonshire →West Northamptonshire: frequently asked questions
How many schools are there in West Northamptonshire?
West Northamptonshire has 207 schools, including 148 primary and 16 secondary schools, educating around 67,817 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 Northamptonshire?
The median teacher salary across West Northamptonshire's state-funded schools is £45,646 (DfE School Workforce Census 2024-25), below the England average of £47,185. The pupil–teacher ratio is 19.8, against an England average of 18.6.
Who employs teachers in West Northamptonshire?
It depends on the school. In council-maintained schools, West Northamptonshire 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 Northamptonshire through the school, the academy trust, the council or a recruitment agency.
How do I apply for a school place in West Northamptonshire?
Apply through West Northamptonshire'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 Northamptonshire by postcode; deadlines and catchment rules are set by the council.
Are there teaching jobs in West Northamptonshire?
Yes — there are currently 75 open teaching vacancies in West Northamptonshire. New roles are listed as schools and trusts publish them.