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Primary teacher training courses

1,290 Primary courses are open for applications in England — 1,148 fee-paying and 142 salaried or apprenticeship places.

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Source: Department for Education, Find teacher training courses data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Updated daily; last checked 6 Nov 2026. Always confirm details and apply on GOV.UK.

Questions

Is there a bursary for Primary teacher training?

DfE doesn't list a bursary for Primary this cycle. You may still get student finance for fee-paying courses, or choose a salaried route.

Can I train to teach Primary and get paid?

Yes, where a salaried course or postgraduate teaching apprenticeship is offered. Use the route filter to show only those courses.

How do I apply?

Choose a course and use its GOV.UK link. Applications are made through the Department for Education's Apply for teacher training service.