York is one of England's local authorities, responsible for 74 schools — 50 primary, 9 secondary, educating around 27,568 pupils. The median teacher salary across York's state-funded schools is £46,525 (2024-25). There are currently 28 open teaching jobs across the authority. Browse schools by town, see how the authority compares, and find teaching jobs in York.
York at a glance
- Local authority
- York
- Nation
- England
- Total schools
- 74
- Primary schools
- 50
- Secondary schools
- 9
- Pupils (state-funded)
- 27,568
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1,335
- Pupil–teacher ratio
- 18.8 (England 18.6)
- Median teacher pay
- £46,525
- Spend per pupil
- £8,277
- Open teaching jobs
- 28
Workforce figures DfE School Workforce Census 2024-25; spending DfE CFR 2024-25; schools & pupils from GIAS. Open Government Licence.
Schools map — York
74 schools in York plotted by location.
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Teaching in York
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 York
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 York
Admissions, term dates, SEND and transport — official council services for York.
Links open official GOV.UK services, which direct you to York’s council by postcode. Always confirm dates and deadlines with the council.
Schools in York
Acomb Primary School
York, York· YO24 4ES
312 pupils
KS2: 55% met expected standard
Trust: PATHFINDER MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
All Saints Catholic School York
York, York· YO24 1BJ
1,408 pupils
Attainment 8: 53.7
Trust: NICHOLAS POSTGATE CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
Archbishop Holgate's School, A Church of England Academy
York, York· YO10 5ZA
1,818 pupils
Attainment 8: 56.7
Trust: PATHFINDER MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Fulford School
York, York· YO10 4FY
1,765 pupils
Attainment 8: 55.2
Trust: YORKSHIRE LEARNING TRUST
Knavesmire Primary School
York, York· YO23 1HY
486 pupils
KS2: 84% met expected standard
Trust: EXCEL LEARNING TRUST
Lord Deramore's Primary School
York, York· YO10 5EE
219 pupils
KS2: 77% met expected standard
Teaching jobs in York
View 28 open teaching jobs in York →York: frequently asked questions
How many schools are there in York?
York has 74 schools, including 50 primary and 9 secondary schools, educating around 27,568 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 York?
The median teacher salary across York'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 18.8, against an England average of 18.6.
Who employs teachers in York?
It depends on the school. In council-maintained schools, York local authority is the legal employer; in academies and free schools the academy trust employs staff directly. You can apply for teaching jobs in York through the school, the academy trust, the council or a recruitment agency.
How do I apply for a school place in York?
Apply through York'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 York by postcode; deadlines and catchment rules are set by the council.
Are there teaching jobs in York?
Yes — there are currently 28 open teaching vacancies in York. New roles are listed as schools and trusts publish them.