Headteacher pay group calculator
Each pupil counts 7 units in primary (including early years), 9 at key stages 3–4 and 11 in the sixth form. The unit total sets the headteacher group, from group 1 (up to 1,000 units) to group 8 (17,001 or more).
Headteacher group
Group 2
L8–L21: £63,688 – £86,796 (2026/27, Rest of England)
The maths
- Primary and early years: 210 × 7 = 1470
- Key stages 3–4: 0 × 9 = 0
- Sixth form: 0 × 11 = 0
- Total units: 1,470 → group 2 (1,001–2,200 units)
| Group | Points | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | L6–L18 | £60,619 – £80,652 |
| 2 | L8–L21 | £63,688 – £86,796 |
| 3 | L11–L24 | £68,691 – £93,414 |
| 4 | L14–L27 | £73,827 – £100,536 |
| 5 | L18–L31 | £81,457 – £110,881 |
| 6 | L21–L35 | £87,664 – £122,305 |
| 7 | L24–L39 | £94,349 – £134,834 |
| 8 | L28–L43 | £104,059 – £148,829 |
Sources: STPCD 2026 headteacher group ranges, Rest of England (via NASUWT pay scales) (from 1 Sep 2026); STPCD unit totals (from 1 Sep 2026). Last checked 6 Nov 2026. How we calculate
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- Is this the head's individual range?
- No. Governors set a seven-point individual range within the group range.
- What about special schools?
- Special schools and SEN units use extra unit rules in the STPCD. Check the document for those pupils.
- Which pay area is shown?
- Rest of England 2026/27.