Westminster
93 schools · 33 primary · 11 secondary · 18 open teaching jobs
Westminster is one of England's local authorities, responsible for 93 schools — 33 primary, 11 secondary, educating around 29,466 pupils. The median teacher salary across Westminster's state-funded schools is £52,365.7 (2024-25). There are currently 18 open teaching jobs across the authority. Browse schools by town, see how the authority compares, and find teaching jobs in Westminster.
Westminster at a glance
- Local authority
- Westminster
- Nation
- England
- Total schools
- 93
- Primary schools
- 33
- Secondary schools
- 11
- Pupils (state-funded)
- 29,466
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1,412
- Pupil–teacher ratio
- 15.9 (England 18.6)
- Median teacher pay
- £52,365.7
- Spend per pupil
- £12,102
- Open teaching jobs
- 18
Workforce figures DfE School Workforce Census 2024-25; spending DfE CFR 2024-25; schools & pupils from GIAS. Open Government Licence.
Schools map — Westminster
92 schools in Westminster plotted by location.
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Teaching in Westminster
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 Westminster
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 Westminster
Admissions, term dates, SEND and transport — official council services for Westminster.
Links open official GOV.UK services, which direct you to Westminster’s council by postcode. Always confirm dates and deadlines with the council.
Schools in Westminster
Ark Atwood Primary Academy
Westminster, Westminster· W9 2JY
431 pupils
KS2: 78% met expected standard
Trust: ARK SCHOOLS
Ark King Solomon Academy
Westminster, Westminster· NW1 6RX
1,307 pupils
Attainment 8: 51.3
Trust: ARK SCHOOLS
Paddington Academy
Westminster, Westminster· W9 2DR
1,259 pupils
Attainment 8: 61.6
Trust: UNITED LEARNING TRUST
Portman Early Childhood Centre
Westminster, Westminster· NW8 8DE
73 pupils
St Joseph's RC Primary School
Westminster, Westminster· W9 1DF
259 pupils
KS2: 78% met expected standard
Trust: SAINT JOHN SOUTHWORTH CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
St Luke's CofE Primary School
Westminster, Westminster· W9 3EJ
180 pupils
KS2: 82% met expected standard
Teaching jobs in Westminster
View 18 open teaching jobs in Westminster →Westminster: frequently asked questions
How many schools are there in Westminster?
Westminster has 93 schools, including 33 primary and 11 secondary schools, educating around 29,466 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 Westminster?
The median teacher salary across Westminster's state-funded schools is £52,365.7 (DfE School Workforce Census 2024-25), above the England average of £47,185. The pupil–teacher ratio is 15.9, against an England average of 18.6.
Who employs teachers in Westminster?
It depends on the school. In council-maintained schools, Westminster local authority is the legal employer; in academies and free schools the academy trust employs staff directly. You can apply for teaching jobs in Westminster through the school, the academy trust, the council or a recruitment agency.
How do I apply for a school place in Westminster?
Apply through Westminster'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 Westminster by postcode; deadlines and catchment rules are set by the council.
Are there teaching jobs in Westminster?
Yes — there are currently 18 open teaching vacancies in Westminster. New roles are listed as schools and trusts publish them.