Blackpool is one of England's local authorities, responsible for 51 schools — 30 primary, 6 secondary, educating around 19,771 pupils. The median teacher salary across Blackpool's state-funded schools is £46,597.4 (2024-25). There are currently 14 open teaching jobs across the authority. Browse schools by town, see how the authority compares, and find teaching jobs in Blackpool.
Blackpool at a glance
- Local authority
- Blackpool
- Nation
- England
- Total schools
- 51
- Primary schools
- 30
- Secondary schools
- 6
- Pupils (state-funded)
- 19,771
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1,078
- Pupil–teacher ratio
- 17.8 (England 18.6)
- Median teacher pay
- £46,597.4
- Spend per pupil
- £9,499
- Open teaching jobs
- 14
Workforce figures DfE School Workforce Census 2024-25; spending DfE CFR 2024-25; schools & pupils from GIAS. Open Government Licence.
Schools map — Blackpool
51 schools in Blackpool plotted by location.
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Teaching in Blackpool
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 Blackpool
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 Blackpool
Admissions, term dates, SEND and transport — official council services for Blackpool.
Links open official GOV.UK services, which direct you to Blackpool’s council by postcode. Always confirm dates and deadlines with the council.
Schools in Blackpool
Armfield Academy
Blackpool, Blackpool· FY4 1TL
1,215 pupils
Attainment 8: 35.6
Trust: FYLDE COAST ACADEMY TRUST
Blackpool Gateway Academy
Blackpool, Blackpool· FY1 6JH
322 pupils
KS2: 44% met expected standard
Trust: FYLDE COAST ACADEMY TRUST
Hawes Side Academy
Blackpool, Blackpool· FY4 3LN
412 pupils
KS2: 40% met expected standard
Trust: HAWES SIDE ACADEMY
Montgomery Academy
Blackpool, Blackpool· FY2 0AZ
1,174 pupils
Attainment 8: 40.0
Trust: FYLDE COAST ACADEMY TRUST
Revoe Learning Academy
Blackpool, Blackpool· FY1 5HP
442 pupils
KS2: 46% met expected standard
Trust: THE SEA VIEW TRUST
St John Vianney's Catholic Primary School, Blackpool
Blackpool, Blackpool· FY1 6RD
458 pupils
KS2: 80% met expected standard
Trust: THE BLESSED EDWARD BAMBER CATHOLIC MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Teaching jobs in Blackpool
View 14 open teaching jobs in Blackpool →Blackpool: frequently asked questions
How many schools are there in Blackpool?
Blackpool has 51 schools, including 30 primary and 6 secondary schools, educating around 19,771 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 Blackpool?
The median teacher salary across Blackpool's state-funded schools is £46,597.4 (DfE School Workforce Census 2024-25), below the England average of £47,185. The pupil–teacher ratio is 17.8, against an England average of 18.6.
Who employs teachers in Blackpool?
It depends on the school. In council-maintained schools, Blackpool local authority is the legal employer; in academies and free schools the academy trust employs staff directly. You can apply for teaching jobs in Blackpool through the school, the academy trust, the council or a recruitment agency.
How do I apply for a school place in Blackpool?
Apply through Blackpool'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 Blackpool by postcode; deadlines and catchment rules are set by the council.
Are there teaching jobs in Blackpool?
Yes — there are currently 14 open teaching vacancies in Blackpool. New roles are listed as schools and trusts publish them.