Cumberland
180 schools · 145 primary · 19 secondary · 10 open teaching jobs
Cumberland is one of England's local authorities, responsible for 180 schools — 145 primary, 19 secondary, educating around 39,881 pupils. The median teacher salary across Cumberland's state-funded schools is £46,525 (2024-25). There are currently 10 open teaching jobs across the authority. Browse schools by town, see how the authority compares, and find teaching jobs in Cumberland.
Cumberland at a glance
- Local authority
- Cumberland
- Nation
- England
- Total schools
- 180
- Primary schools
- 145
- Secondary schools
- 19
- Pupils (state-funded)
- 39,881
- Teachers (FTE)
- 2,247
- Pupil–teacher ratio
- 17.8 (England 18.6)
- Median teacher pay
- £46,525
- Spend per pupil
- £8,350
- Open teaching jobs
- 10
Workforce figures DfE School Workforce Census 2024-25; spending DfE CFR 2024-25; schools & pupils from GIAS. Open Government Licence.
Schools map — Cumberland
179 schools in Cumberland plotted by location.
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Teaching in Cumberland
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 Cumberland
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 Cumberland
Admissions, term dates, SEND and transport — official council services for Cumberland.
Links open official GOV.UK services, which direct you to Cumberland’s council by postcode. Always confirm dates and deadlines with the council.
Schools in Cumberland
Bookwell Primary School
Egremont, Cumberland· CA22 2LT
194 pupils
KS2: 80% met expected standard
Keswick School
Keswick, Cumberland· CA12 5QB
1,191 pupils
Attainment 8: 52.1
Trust: KESWICK SCHOOL MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Lanercost CofE Primary School
Brampton, Cumberland· CA8 2HL
85 pupils
KS2: 82% met expected standard
Allonby Primary School
Maryport, Cumberland· CA15 6QG
18 pupils
Beckstone Primary School
Workington, Cumberland· CA14 5PX
378 pupils
KS2: 65% met expected standard
Bewcastle School
Carlisle, Cumberland· CA6 6PF
14 pupils
Teaching jobs in Cumberland
View 10 open teaching jobs in Cumberland →Cumberland: frequently asked questions
How many schools are there in Cumberland?
Cumberland has 180 schools, including 145 primary and 19 secondary schools, educating around 39,881 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 Cumberland?
The median teacher salary across Cumberland'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 Cumberland?
It depends on the school. In council-maintained schools, Cumberland local authority is the legal employer; in academies and free schools the academy trust employs staff directly. You can apply for teaching jobs in Cumberland through the school, the academy trust, the council or a recruitment agency.
How do I apply for a school place in Cumberland?
Apply through Cumberland'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 Cumberland by postcode; deadlines and catchment rules are set by the council.
Are there teaching jobs in Cumberland?
Yes — there are currently 10 open teaching vacancies in Cumberland. New roles are listed as schools and trusts publish them.