Bury is one of England's local authorities, responsible for 91 schools — 64 primary, 14 secondary, educating around 28,460 pupils. The median teacher salary across Bury's state-funded schools is £49,084 (2024-25). There are currently 32 open teaching jobs across the authority. Browse schools by town, see how the authority compares, and find teaching jobs in Bury.
Bury at a glance
- Local authority
- Bury
- Nation
- England
- Total schools
- 91
- Primary schools
- 64
- Secondary schools
- 14
- Pupils (state-funded)
- 28,460
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1,525
- Pupil–teacher ratio
- 19.3 (England 18.6)
- Median teacher pay
- £49,084
- Spend per pupil
- £7,665
- Open teaching jobs
- 32
Workforce figures DfE School Workforce Census 2024-25; spending DfE CFR 2024-25; schools & pupils from GIAS. Open Government Licence.
Schools map — Bury
91 schools in Bury plotted by location.
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Teaching in Bury
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 Bury
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 Bury
Admissions, term dates, SEND and transport — official council services for Bury.
Links open official GOV.UK services, which direct you to Bury’s council by postcode. Always confirm dates and deadlines with the council.
Schools in Bury
Elms Bank
Bury, Bury· M45 8PJ
344 pupils
Attainment 8: 2.2
Trust: OAK LEARNING PARTNERSHIP
Yesoiday Hatorah Girls Academy
Manchester, Bury· M25 0JW
450 pupils
KS2: 70% met expected standard
Trust: YESOIDAY HATORAH MULTI ACADEMY TRUST, MANCHESTER
Bury and Whitefield Jewish Primary School
Bury, Bury· BL9 8JT
102 pupils
KS2: 56% met expected standard
Butterstile Primary School
Bury, Bury· M25 9RJ
395 pupils
KS2: 63% met expected standard
Trust: THE COLLECTIVE COMMUNITY TRUST
Chapelfield Primary School
Bury, Bury· M26 1LH
292 pupils
KS2: 64% met expected standard
Christ Church CofE Primary School
Bury, Bury· BL8 3AX
220 pupils
KS2: 79% met expected standard
Trust: THE SYCAMORE CHURCH OF ENGLAND TRUST LIMITED
Teaching jobs in Bury
View 32 open teaching jobs in Bury →Bury: frequently asked questions
How many schools are there in Bury?
Bury has 91 schools, including 64 primary and 14 secondary schools, educating around 28,460 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 Bury?
The median teacher salary across Bury's state-funded schools is £49,084 (DfE School Workforce Census 2024-25), above the England average of £47,185. The pupil–teacher ratio is 19.3, against an England average of 18.6.
Who employs teachers in Bury?
It depends on the school. In council-maintained schools, Bury local authority is the legal employer; in academies and free schools the academy trust employs staff directly. You can apply for teaching jobs in Bury through the school, the academy trust, the council or a recruitment agency.
How do I apply for a school place in Bury?
Apply through Bury'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 Bury by postcode; deadlines and catchment rules are set by the council.
Are there teaching jobs in Bury?
Yes — there are currently 32 open teaching vacancies in Bury. New roles are listed as schools and trusts publish them.