Bolton is one of England's local authorities, responsible for 147 schools — 97 primary, 19 secondary, educating around 56,573 pupils. The median teacher salary across Bolton's state-funded schools is £46,525 (2024-25). There are currently 29 open teaching jobs across the authority. Browse schools by town, see how the authority compares, and find teaching jobs in Bolton.
Bolton at a glance
- Local authority
- Bolton
- Nation
- England
- Total schools
- 147
- Primary schools
- 97
- Secondary schools
- 19
- Pupils (state-funded)
- 56,573
- Teachers (FTE)
- 2,984
- Pupil–teacher ratio
- 18.1 (England 18.6)
- Median teacher pay
- £46,525
- Spend per pupil
- £7,443
- Open teaching jobs
- 29
Workforce figures DfE School Workforce Census 2024-25; spending DfE CFR 2024-25; schools & pupils from GIAS. Open Government Licence.
Schools map — Bolton
147 schools in Bolton plotted by location.
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Teaching in Bolton
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 Bolton
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 Bolton
Admissions, term dates, SEND and transport — official council services for Bolton.
Links open official GOV.UK services, which direct you to Bolton’s council by postcode. Always confirm dates and deadlines with the council.
Schools in Bolton
Blackrod Primary School
BOLTON, Bolton· BL6 5SY
312 pupils
KS2: 78% met expected standard
Green Fold School
Bolton, Bolton· BL4 0NS
166 pupils
KS2: 0% met expected standard
Lostock Primary School
Bolton, Bolton· BL6 4PS
Trust: LEVERHULME ACADEMY CHURCH OF ENGLAND AND COMMUNITY TRUST
Oxford Grove Primary School
Bolton, Bolton· BL1 3EJ
451 pupils
KS2: 80% met expected standard
Prestolee Primary School
Bolton, Bolton· M26 1HJ
252 pupils
KS2: 77% met expected standard
Trust: PRESTOLEE MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School
Bolton, Bolton· BL5 3DU
416 pupils
KS2: 74% met expected standard
Teaching jobs in Bolton
View 29 open teaching jobs in Bolton →Bolton: frequently asked questions
How many schools are there in Bolton?
Bolton has 147 schools, including 97 primary and 19 secondary schools, educating around 56,573 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 Bolton?
The median teacher salary across Bolton'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 18.1, against an England average of 18.6.
Who employs teachers in Bolton?
It depends on the school. In council-maintained schools, Bolton local authority is the legal employer; in academies and free schools the academy trust employs staff directly. You can apply for teaching jobs in Bolton through the school, the academy trust, the council or a recruitment agency.
How do I apply for a school place in Bolton?
Apply through Bolton'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 Bolton by postcode; deadlines and catchment rules are set by the council.
Are there teaching jobs in Bolton?
Yes — there are currently 29 open teaching vacancies in Bolton. New roles are listed as schools and trusts publish them.