Dudley is one of England's local authorities, responsible for 118 schools — 78 primary, 19 secondary, educating around 47,215 pupils. The median teacher salary across Dudley'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 Dudley.
Dudley at a glance
- Local authority
- Dudley
- Nation
- England
- Total schools
- 118
- Primary schools
- 78
- Secondary schools
- 19
- Pupils (state-funded)
- 47,215
- Teachers (FTE)
- 2,516
- Pupil–teacher ratio
- 19.4 (England 18.6)
- Median teacher pay
- £49,084
- Spend per pupil
- £8,479
- 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 — Dudley
117 schools in Dudley plotted by location.
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Teaching in Dudley
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 Dudley
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 Dudley
Admissions, term dates, SEND and transport — official council services for Dudley.
Links open official GOV.UK services, which direct you to Dudley’s council by postcode. Always confirm dates and deadlines with the council.
Schools in Dudley
Cradley CofE Primary School
Halesowen, Dudley· B63 2UL
211 pupils
KS2: 77% met expected standard
Lapal Primary School
Halesowen, Dudley· B62 0BZ
365 pupils
KS2: 73% met expected standard
Trust: HALES VALLEY TRUST
The Brier School
Kingswinford, Dudley· DY6 8QN
Trust: ASCENT MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Beacon Hill Academy
Dudley, Dudley· DY3 1BP
1,080 pupils
Attainment 8: 41.0
Trust: DUDLEY ACADEMIES TRUST
Beechwood Church of England Primary School
Dudley, Dudley· DY2 7QA
195 pupils
KS2: 53% met expected standard
Trust: DRB IGNITE MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Brockmoor Primary School
Brierley Hill, Dudley· DY5 3UZ
439 pupils
KS2: 78% met expected standard
Teaching jobs in Dudley
View 22 open teaching jobs in Dudley →Dudley: frequently asked questions
How many schools are there in Dudley?
Dudley has 118 schools, including 78 primary and 19 secondary schools, educating around 47,215 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 Dudley?
The median teacher salary across Dudley'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 19.4, against an England average of 18.6.
Who employs teachers in Dudley?
It depends on the school. In council-maintained schools, Dudley local authority is the legal employer; in academies and free schools the academy trust employs staff directly. You can apply for teaching jobs in Dudley through the school, the academy trust, the council or a recruitment agency.
How do I apply for a school place in Dudley?
Apply through Dudley'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 Dudley by postcode; deadlines and catchment rules are set by the council.
Are there teaching jobs in Dudley?
Yes — there are currently 22 open teaching vacancies in Dudley. New roles are listed as schools and trusts publish them.