Calderdale
114 schools · 81 primary · 11 secondary · 22 open teaching jobs
Calderdale is one of England's local authorities, responsible for 114 schools — 81 primary, 11 secondary, educating around 35,745 pupils. The median teacher salary across Calderdale's state-funded schools is £49,084 (2024-25). There are currently 22 open teaching jobs across the authority. Browse schools by town, see how the authority compares, and find teaching jobs in Calderdale.
Calderdale at a glance
- Local authority
- Calderdale
- Nation
- England
- Total schools
- 114
- Primary schools
- 81
- Secondary schools
- 11
- Pupils (state-funded)
- 35,745
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1,910
- Pupil–teacher ratio
- 18.5 (England 18.6)
- Median teacher pay
- £49,084
- Spend per pupil
- £8,501
- Open teaching jobs
- 22
Workforce figures DfE School Workforce Census 2024-25; spending DfE CFR 2024-25; schools & pupils from GIAS. Open Government Licence.
Schools map — Calderdale
113 schools in Calderdale plotted by location.
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Teaching in Calderdale
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 Calderdale
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 Calderdale
Admissions, term dates, SEND and transport — official council services for Calderdale.
Links open official GOV.UK services, which direct you to Calderdale’s council by postcode. Always confirm dates and deadlines with the council.
Schools in Calderdale
All Saints' CofE Primary School
Halifax, Calderdale· HX3 0SD
210 pupils
KS2: 77% met expected standard
Luddendenfoot Academy
Halifax, Calderdale· HX2 6AU
200 pupils
KS2: 80% met expected standard
Trust: POLARIS MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Old Town Primary School
Hebden Bridge, Calderdale· HX7 8RY
85 pupils
Trust: PENNINE ALLIANCE LEARNING TRUST
Parkinson Lane Community Primary School
Halifax, Calderdale· HX1 3XL
554 pupils
KS2: 61% met expected standard
St Andrew's CofE (VA) Junior School
Brighouse, Calderdale· HD6 2AN
234 pupils
KS2: 68% met expected standard
The Greetland Academy
Halifax, Calderdale· HX4 8JB
396 pupils
KS2: 86% met expected standard
Trust: GREAT HEIGHTS ACADEMY TRUST
Teaching jobs in Calderdale
View 22 open teaching jobs in Calderdale →Calderdale: frequently asked questions
How many schools are there in Calderdale?
Calderdale has 114 schools, including 81 primary and 11 secondary schools, educating around 35,745 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 Calderdale?
The median teacher salary across Calderdale'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 18.5, against an England average of 18.6.
Who employs teachers in Calderdale?
It depends on the school. In council-maintained schools, Calderdale local authority is the legal employer; in academies and free schools the academy trust employs staff directly. You can apply for teaching jobs in Calderdale through the school, the academy trust, the council or a recruitment agency.
How do I apply for a school place in Calderdale?
Apply through Calderdale'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 Calderdale by postcode; deadlines and catchment rules are set by the council.
Are there teaching jobs in Calderdale?
Yes — there are currently 22 open teaching vacancies in Calderdale. New roles are listed as schools and trusts publish them.