Halton is one of England's local authorities, responsible for 70 schools — 49 primary, 7 secondary, educating around 18,269 pupils. The median teacher salary across Halton's state-funded schools is £47,707.5 (2024-25). There are currently 6 open teaching jobs across the authority. Browse schools by town, see how the authority compares, and find teaching jobs in Halton.
Halton at a glance
- Local authority
- Halton
- Nation
- England
- Total schools
- 70
- Primary schools
- 49
- Secondary schools
- 7
- Pupils (state-funded)
- 18,269
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1,134
- Pupil–teacher ratio
- 16.5 (England 18.6)
- Median teacher pay
- £47,707.5
- Spend per pupil
- £8,449
- Open teaching jobs
- 6
Workforce figures DfE School Workforce Census 2024-25; spending DfE CFR 2024-25; schools & pupils from GIAS. Open Government Licence.
Schools map — Halton
70 schools in Halton plotted by location.
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Teaching in Halton
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 Halton
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 Halton
Admissions, term dates, SEND and transport — official council services for Halton.
Links open official GOV.UK services, which direct you to Halton’s council by postcode. Always confirm dates and deadlines with the council.
Schools in Halton
St Bede's Catholic Infant School
Widnes, Halton· WA8 6EL
226 pupils
Wade Deacon High School
Widnes, Halton· WA8 7TD
1,618 pupils
Attainment 8: 54.0
Trust: WADE DEACON TRUST
All Saints Upton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Widnes, Halton· WA8 4PG
194 pupils
KS2: 46% met expected standard
Brookvale Primary School
Runcorn, Halton· WA7 6BZ
224 pupils
KS2: 60% met expected standard
Castle View Primary School
Runcorn, Halton· WA7 2DZ
182 pupils
KS2: 83% met expected standard
Daresbury Primary School
Warrington, Halton· WA4 4AJ
201 pupils
KS2: 85% met expected standard
Trust: THE HEATH FAMILY (NORTH WEST)
Teaching jobs in Halton
View 6 open teaching jobs in Halton →Halton: frequently asked questions
How many schools are there in Halton?
Halton has 70 schools, including 49 primary and 7 secondary schools, educating around 18,269 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 Halton?
The median teacher salary across Halton's state-funded schools is £47,707.5 (DfE School Workforce Census 2024-25), above the England average of £47,185. The pupil–teacher ratio is 16.5, against an England average of 18.6.
Who employs teachers in Halton?
It depends on the school. In council-maintained schools, Halton local authority is the legal employer; in academies and free schools the academy trust employs staff directly. You can apply for teaching jobs in Halton through the school, the academy trust, the council or a recruitment agency.
How do I apply for a school place in Halton?
Apply through Halton'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 Halton by postcode; deadlines and catchment rules are set by the council.
Are there teaching jobs in Halton?
Yes — there are currently 6 open teaching vacancies in Halton. New roles are listed as schools and trusts publish them.