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Westminster

93 schools · 33 primary · 11 secondary · 18 open teaching jobs

93
Schools
29,466
Pupils
1,412
Teachers (FTE)
18
Open 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).

£52,365.7
median teacher pay
above England avg (£47,185)
15.9
pupils per teacher
England avg 18.6
1,412
teachers (FTE)

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).

£12,102
per pupil (all phases)
£10,143
per primary pupil
£10,756
per secondary pupil

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

View all 93 schools in Westminster

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.