Cheshire West and Chester
181 schools · 128 primary · 20 secondary · 17 open teaching jobs
Cheshire West and Chester is one of England's local authorities, responsible for 181 schools — 128 primary, 20 secondary, educating around 53,336 pupils. The median teacher salary across Cheshire West and Chester's state-funded schools is £46,525 (2024-25). There are currently 17 open teaching jobs across the authority. Browse schools by town, see how the authority compares, and find teaching jobs in Cheshire West and Chester.
Cheshire West and Chester at a glance
- Local authority
- Cheshire West and Chester
- Nation
- England
- Total schools
- 181
- Primary schools
- 128
- Secondary schools
- 20
- Pupils (state-funded)
- 53,336
- Teachers (FTE)
- 2,876
- Pupil–teacher ratio
- 17.8 (England 18.6)
- Median teacher pay
- £46,525
- Spend per pupil
- £7,901
- Open teaching jobs
- 17
Workforce figures DfE School Workforce Census 2024-25; spending DfE CFR 2024-25; schools & pupils from GIAS. Open Government Licence.
Schools map — Cheshire West and Chester
179 schools in Cheshire West and Chester plotted by location.
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Teaching in Cheshire West and Chester
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 West and Chester
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 West and Chester
Admissions, term dates, SEND and transport — official council services for Cheshire West and Chester.
Links open official GOV.UK services, which direct you to Cheshire West and Chester’s council by postcode. Always confirm dates and deadlines with the council.
Schools in Cheshire West and Chester
Acresfield Academy
Chester, Cheshire West and Chester· CH2 1LJ
250 pupils
KS2: 75% met expected standard
Trust: NORTH WEST ACADEMIES TRUST LIMITED
Ancora House School
Chester, Cheshire West and Chester· CH2 1BQ
17 pupils
Barnton Community Nursery and Primary School
Northwich, Cheshire West and Chester· CW8 4QL
490 pupils
KS2: 82% met expected standard
Trust: WEAVER TRUST LIMITED
Boughton Heath Academy
Chester, Cheshire West and Chester· CH3 5RW
223 pupils
KS2: 88% met expected standard
Trust: CHESHIRE ACADEMIES TRUST
Childer Thornton Primary School
Ellesmere Port, Cheshire West and Chester· CH66 1QY
242 pupils
KS2: 77% met expected standard
Trust: CONCORDIA MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Delamere CofE Primary Academy
Tarporley, Cheshire West and Chester· CW6 0ST
179 pupils
KS2: 96% met expected standard
Trust: NORTH WEST ACADEMIES TRUST LIMITED
Teaching jobs in Cheshire West and Chester
View 17 open teaching jobs in Cheshire West and Chester →Cheshire West and Chester: frequently asked questions
How many schools are there in Cheshire West and Chester?
Cheshire West and Chester has 181 schools, including 128 primary and 20 secondary schools, educating around 53,336 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 West and Chester?
The median teacher salary across Cheshire West and Chester'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 17.8, against an England average of 18.6.
Who employs teachers in Cheshire West and Chester?
It depends on the school. In council-maintained schools, Cheshire West and Chester 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 West and Chester through the school, the academy trust, the council or a recruitment agency.
How do I apply for a school place in Cheshire West and Chester?
Apply through Cheshire West and Chester'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 West and Chester by postcode; deadlines and catchment rules are set by the council.
Are there teaching jobs in Cheshire West and Chester?
Yes — there are currently 17 open teaching vacancies in Cheshire West and Chester. New roles are listed as schools and trusts publish them.