Bradford
231 schools · 157 primary · 32 secondary · 75 open teaching jobs
Bradford is one of England's local authorities, responsible for 231 schools — 157 primary, 32 secondary, educating around 102,137 pupils. The median teacher salary across Bradford's state-funded schools is £46,525 (2024-25). There are currently 75 open teaching jobs across the authority. Browse schools by town, see how the authority compares, and find teaching jobs in Bradford.
Bradford at a glance
- Local authority
- Bradford
- Nation
- England
- Total schools
- 231
- Primary schools
- 157
- Secondary schools
- 32
- Pupils (state-funded)
- 102,137
- Teachers (FTE)
- 5,231
- Pupil–teacher ratio
- 18.9 (England 18.6)
- Median teacher pay
- £46,525
- Spend per pupil
- £7,305
- Open teaching jobs
- 75
Workforce figures DfE School Workforce Census 2024-25; spending DfE CFR 2024-25; schools & pupils from GIAS. Open Government Licence.
Schools map — Bradford
231 schools in Bradford plotted by location.
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Teaching in Bradford
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 Bradford
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 Bradford
Admissions, term dates, SEND and transport — official council services for Bradford.
Links open official GOV.UK services, which direct you to Bradford’s council by postcode. Always confirm dates and deadlines with the council.
Schools in Bradford
Abbey Green Nursery School
Bradford, Bradford· BD8 8HT
94 pupils
Addingham Primary School
Ilkley, Bradford· LS29 0NR
196 pupils
KS2: 58% met expected standard
Beckfoot Phoenix
Keighley, Bradford· BD22 6HZ
113 pupils
KS2: 0% met expected standard
Trust: BECKFOOT TRUST
Bradford Alternative Provision Academy
Shipley, Bradford· BD18 3JE
57 pupils
Trust: EXCEED ACADEMIES TRUST
Burley and Woodhead CofE Primary School
Ilkley, Bradford· LS29 7RQ
214 pupils
KS2: 79% met expected standard
Burley Oaks Primary School
Ilkley, Bradford· LS29 7EJ
394 pupils
KS2: 80% met expected standard
Trust: MOORLANDS LEARNING TRUST
Teaching jobs in Bradford
View 75 open teaching jobs in Bradford →Bradford: frequently asked questions
How many schools are there in Bradford?
Bradford has 231 schools, including 157 primary and 32 secondary schools, educating around 102,137 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 Bradford?
The median teacher salary across Bradford'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 18.9, against an England average of 18.6.
Who employs teachers in Bradford?
It depends on the school. In council-maintained schools, Bradford local authority is the legal employer; in academies and free schools the academy trust employs staff directly. You can apply for teaching jobs in Bradford through the school, the academy trust, the council or a recruitment agency.
How do I apply for a school place in Bradford?
Apply through Bradford'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 Bradford by postcode; deadlines and catchment rules are set by the council.
Are there teaching jobs in Bradford?
Yes — there are currently 75 open teaching vacancies in Bradford. New roles are listed as schools and trusts publish them.