Blackburn with Darwen
89 schools · 56 primary · 12 secondary · 20 open teaching jobs
Blackburn with Darwen is one of England's local authorities, responsible for 89 schools — 56 primary, 12 secondary, educating around 30,159 pupils. The median teacher salary across Blackburn with Darwen's state-funded schools is £47,679.5 (2024-25). There are currently 20 open teaching jobs across the authority. Browse schools by town, see how the authority compares, and find teaching jobs in Blackburn with Darwen.
Blackburn with Darwen at a glance
- Local authority
- Blackburn with Darwen
- Nation
- England
- Total schools
- 89
- Primary schools
- 56
- Secondary schools
- 12
- Pupils (state-funded)
- 30,159
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1,560
- Pupil–teacher ratio
- 18.3 (England 18.6)
- Median teacher pay
- £47,679.5
- Spend per pupil
- £7,598
- Open teaching jobs
- 20
Workforce figures DfE School Workforce Census 2024-25; spending DfE CFR 2024-25; schools & pupils from GIAS. Open Government Licence.
Schools map — Blackburn with Darwen
89 schools in Blackburn with Darwen plotted by location.
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Teaching in Blackburn with Darwen
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 Blackburn with Darwen
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 Blackburn with Darwen
Admissions, term dates, SEND and transport — official council services for Blackburn with Darwen.
Links open official GOV.UK services, which direct you to Blackburn with Darwen’s council by postcode. Always confirm dates and deadlines with the council.
Schools in Blackburn with Darwen
Pleckgate High School
Blackburn, Blackburn with Darwen· BB1 8QA
1,354 pupils
Attainment 8: 49.2
Trust: EDUCATION PARTNERSHIP TRUST
Tauheedul Islam Boys' High School
Blackburn with Darwen, Blackburn with Darwen· BB2 2LD
736 pupils
Attainment 8: 62.5
Trust: STAR ACADEMIES
Tauheedul Islam Girls' High School
Blackburn, Blackburn with Darwen· BB2 7AD
854 pupils
Attainment 8: 72.3
Trust: STAR ACADEMIES
Wensley Fold CofE Primary Academy
Blackburn, Blackburn with Darwen· BB2 6LX
473 pupils
KS2: 83% met expected standard
Trust: WENSLEY FOLD CHURCH OF ENGLAND ACADEMY TRUST
Ashworth Nursery School
Blackburn, Blackburn with Darwen· BB2 1QU
75 pupils
Cedars Primary School
Blackburn, Blackburn with Darwen· BB1 8HQ
416 pupils
KS2: 70% met expected standard
Teaching jobs in Blackburn with Darwen
View 20 open teaching jobs in Blackburn with Darwen →Blackburn with Darwen: frequently asked questions
How many schools are there in Blackburn with Darwen?
Blackburn with Darwen has 89 schools, including 56 primary and 12 secondary schools, educating around 30,159 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 Blackburn with Darwen?
The median teacher salary across Blackburn with Darwen's state-funded schools is £47,679.5 (DfE School Workforce Census 2024-25), above the England average of £47,185. The pupil–teacher ratio is 18.3, against an England average of 18.6.
Who employs teachers in Blackburn with Darwen?
It depends on the school. In council-maintained schools, Blackburn with Darwen local authority is the legal employer; in academies and free schools the academy trust employs staff directly. You can apply for teaching jobs in Blackburn with Darwen through the school, the academy trust, the council or a recruitment agency.
How do I apply for a school place in Blackburn with Darwen?
Apply through Blackburn with Darwen'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 Blackburn with Darwen by postcode; deadlines and catchment rules are set by the council.
Are there teaching jobs in Blackburn with Darwen?
Yes — there are currently 20 open teaching vacancies in Blackburn with Darwen. New roles are listed as schools and trusts publish them.