Wokingham is one of England's local authorities, responsible for 85 schools — 55 primary, 9 secondary, educating around 31,162 pupils. The median teacher salary across Wokingham's state-funded schools is £46,525 (2024-25). There are currently 29 open teaching jobs across the authority. Browse schools by town, see how the authority compares, and find teaching jobs in Wokingham.
Wokingham at a glance
- Local authority
- Wokingham
- Nation
- England
- Total schools
- 85
- Primary schools
- 55
- Secondary schools
- 9
- Pupils (state-funded)
- 31,162
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1,586
- Pupil–teacher ratio
- 19.2 (England 18.6)
- Median teacher pay
- £46,525
- Spend per pupil
- £7,055
- Open teaching jobs
- 29
Workforce figures DfE School Workforce Census 2024-25; spending DfE CFR 2024-25; schools & pupils from GIAS. Open Government Licence.
Schools map — Wokingham
85 schools in Wokingham plotted by location.
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Teaching in Wokingham
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 Wokingham
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 Wokingham
Admissions, term dates, SEND and transport — official council services for Wokingham.
Links open official GOV.UK services, which direct you to Wokingham’s council by postcode. Always confirm dates and deadlines with the council.
Schools in Wokingham
Chiltern Way Academy Wokingham
Wokingham, Wokingham· RG40 2HR
64 pupils
Attainment 8: 2.5
Trust: CHILTERN WAY ACADEMY TRUST
Maiden Erlegh School
Reading, Wokingham· RG6 7HS
1,872 pupils
Attainment 8: 55.5
Trust: MAIDEN ERLEGH TRUST
St Dominic Savio Catholic Primary School
Woodley, Wokingham· RG5 3BH
421 pupils
KS2: 90% met expected standard
The Holt School
Wokingham, Wokingham· RG41 1EE
1,454 pupils
Attainment 8: 63.7
Trust: THE HOLT SCHOOL
Alder Grove Church of England Primary School
Shinfield, Wokingham· RG2 9RA
351 pupils
Trust: THE KEYS ACADEMY TRUST
All Saints Church of England Primary School
Wokingham, Wokingham· RG40 1UX
206 pupils
KS2: 51% met expected standard
Trust: LDBS FRAYS ACADEMY TRUST
Teaching jobs in Wokingham
View 29 open teaching jobs in Wokingham →Wokingham: frequently asked questions
How many schools are there in Wokingham?
Wokingham has 85 schools, including 55 primary and 9 secondary schools, educating around 31,162 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 Wokingham?
The median teacher salary across Wokingham's state-funded schools is £46,525 (DfE School Workforce Census 2024-25), below the England average of £47,185. The pupil–teacher ratio is 19.2, against an England average of 18.6.
Who employs teachers in Wokingham?
It depends on the school. In council-maintained schools, Wokingham local authority is the legal employer; in academies and free schools the academy trust employs staff directly. You can apply for teaching jobs in Wokingham through the school, the academy trust, the council or a recruitment agency.
How do I apply for a school place in Wokingham?
Apply through Wokingham'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 Wokingham by postcode; deadlines and catchment rules are set by the council.
Are there teaching jobs in Wokingham?
Yes — there are currently 29 open teaching vacancies in Wokingham. New roles are listed as schools and trusts publish them.