Birmingham
513 schools · 291 primary · 83 secondary · 163 open teaching jobs
Birmingham is one of England's local authorities, responsible for 513 schools — 291 primary, 83 secondary, educating around 208,458 pupils. The median teacher salary across Birmingham's state-funded schools is £46,525 (2024-25). There are currently 163 open teaching jobs across the authority. Browse schools by town, see how the authority compares, and find teaching jobs in Birmingham.
Birmingham at a glance
- Local authority
- Birmingham
- Nation
- England
- Total schools
- 513
- Primary schools
- 291
- Secondary schools
- 83
- Pupils (state-funded)
- 208,458
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11,266
- Pupil–teacher ratio
- 18.6 (England 18.6)
- Median teacher pay
- £46,525
- Spend per pupil
- £8,876
- Open teaching jobs
- 163
Workforce figures DfE School Workforce Census 2024-25; spending DfE CFR 2024-25; schools & pupils from GIAS. Open Government Licence.
Schools map — Birmingham
511 schools in Birmingham plotted by location.
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Teaching in Birmingham
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 Birmingham
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 Birmingham
Admissions, term dates, SEND and transport — official council services for Birmingham.
Links open official GOV.UK services, which direct you to Birmingham’s council by postcode. Always confirm dates and deadlines with the council.
Schools in Birmingham
Bishop Vesey's Grammar School
Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham· B74 2NH
1,413 pupils
Attainment 8: 77.1
Trust: BISHOP VESEY'S GRAMMAR SCHOOL
Brearley Nursery School
Birmingham, Birmingham· B19 3XJ
112 pupils
Colmore Infant and Nursery School
Birmingham, Birmingham· B14 6AJ
399 pupils
Dorrington Academy
Birmingham, Birmingham· B42 1QR
633 pupils
KS2: 75% met expected standard
Trust: DORRINGTON ACADEMY TRUST
Eden Boys' Leadership Academy, Birmingham East
Birmingham, Birmingham· B8 3DT
619 pupils
Attainment 8: 60.8
Trust: STAR ACADEMIES
Eden Girls' Leadership Academy, Birmingham
Birmingham, Birmingham· B10 9HH
616 pupils
Attainment 8: 62.1
Trust: STAR ACADEMIES
Teaching jobs in Birmingham
View 163 open teaching jobs in Birmingham →Birmingham: frequently asked questions
How many schools are there in Birmingham?
Birmingham has 513 schools, including 291 primary and 83 secondary schools, educating around 208,458 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 Birmingham?
The median teacher salary across Birmingham'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 18.6, against an England average of 18.6.
Who employs teachers in Birmingham?
It depends on the school. In council-maintained schools, Birmingham local authority is the legal employer; in academies and free schools the academy trust employs staff directly. You can apply for teaching jobs in Birmingham through the school, the academy trust, the council or a recruitment agency.
How do I apply for a school place in Birmingham?
Apply through Birmingham'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 Birmingham by postcode; deadlines and catchment rules are set by the council.
Are there teaching jobs in Birmingham?
Yes — there are currently 163 open teaching vacancies in Birmingham. New roles are listed as schools and trusts publish them.