Cheshire East
180 schools · 123 primary · 23 secondary · 41 open teaching jobs
Cheshire East is one of England's local authorities, responsible for 180 schools — 123 primary, 23 secondary, educating around 57,732 pupils. The median teacher salary across Cheshire East's state-funded schools is £46,431.9 (2024-25). There are currently 41 open teaching jobs across the authority. Browse schools by town, see how the authority compares, and find teaching jobs in Cheshire East.
Cheshire East at a glance
- Local authority
- Cheshire East
- Nation
- England
- Total schools
- 180
- Primary schools
- 123
- Secondary schools
- 23
- Pupils (state-funded)
- 57,732
- Teachers (FTE)
- 3,061
- Pupil–teacher ratio
- 18.4 (England 18.6)
- Median teacher pay
- £46,431.9
- Spend per pupil
- £7,559
- Open teaching jobs
- 41
Workforce figures DfE School Workforce Census 2024-25; spending DfE CFR 2024-25; schools & pupils from GIAS. Open Government Licence.
Schools map — Cheshire East
180 schools in Cheshire East plotted by location.
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Teaching in Cheshire East
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 Cheshire East
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 Cheshire East
Admissions, term dates, SEND and transport — official council services for Cheshire East.
Links open official GOV.UK services, which direct you to Cheshire East’s council by postcode. Always confirm dates and deadlines with the council.
Schools in Cheshire East
Ash Grove Academy
Macclesfield, Cheshire East· SK11 7TF
228 pupils
KS2: 58% met expected standard
Trust: THE ASPIRE EDUCATIONAL TRUST
Gorsey Bank Primary School
Wilmslow, Cheshire East· SK9 5NQ
409 pupils
KS2: 88% met expected standard
Trust: THE LAURUS TRUST
Handforth Grange Primary School
Wilmslow, Cheshire East· SK9 3NG
346 pupils
KS2: 74% met expected standard
Trust: FRANK FIELD EDUCATION TRUST
Rode Heath Primary School
Stoke-on-Trent, Cheshire East· ST7 3RY
244 pupils
KS2: 84% met expected standard
St Gabriel's Catholic Primary School
Stoke-on-Trent, Cheshire East· ST7 2PG
234 pupils
KS2: 67% met expected standard
The Dingle Primary School
Crewe, Cheshire East· CW1 5SD
388 pupils
KS2: 65% met expected standard
Teaching jobs in Cheshire East
View 41 open teaching jobs in Cheshire East →Cheshire East: frequently asked questions
How many schools are there in Cheshire East?
Cheshire East has 180 schools, including 123 primary and 23 secondary schools, educating around 57,732 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 Cheshire East?
The median teacher salary across Cheshire East's state-funded schools is £46,431.9 (DfE School Workforce Census 2024-25), below the England average of £47,185. The pupil–teacher ratio is 18.4, against an England average of 18.6.
Who employs teachers in Cheshire East?
It depends on the school. In council-maintained schools, Cheshire East local authority is the legal employer; in academies and free schools the academy trust employs staff directly. You can apply for teaching jobs in Cheshire East through the school, the academy trust, the council or a recruitment agency.
How do I apply for a school place in Cheshire East?
Apply through Cheshire East'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 Cheshire East by postcode; deadlines and catchment rules are set by the council.
Are there teaching jobs in Cheshire East?
Yes — there are currently 41 open teaching vacancies in Cheshire East. New roles are listed as schools and trusts publish them.