Hartlepool is one of England's local authorities, responsible for 43 schools — 30 primary, 5 secondary, educating around 14,645 pupils. The median teacher salary across Hartlepool's state-funded schools is £47,338 (2024-25). There are currently 15 open teaching jobs across the authority. Browse schools by town, see how the authority compares, and find teaching jobs in Hartlepool.
Hartlepool at a glance
- Local authority
- Hartlepool
- Nation
- England
- Total schools
- 43
- Primary schools
- 30
- Secondary schools
- 5
- Pupils (state-funded)
- 14,645
- Teachers (FTE)
- 828
- Pupil–teacher ratio
- 18.1 (England 18.6)
- Median teacher pay
- £47,338
- Spend per pupil
- £8,067
- Open teaching jobs
- 15
Workforce figures DfE School Workforce Census 2024-25; spending DfE CFR 2024-25; schools & pupils from GIAS. Open Government Licence.
Schools map — Hartlepool
43 schools in Hartlepool plotted by location.
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Teaching in Hartlepool
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 Hartlepool
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 Hartlepool
Admissions, term dates, SEND and transport — official council services for Hartlepool.
Links open official GOV.UK services, which direct you to Hartlepool’s council by postcode. Always confirm dates and deadlines with the council.
Schools in Hartlepool
Dyke House Sports and Technology College
Hartlepool, Hartlepool· TS24 8NQ
1,294 pupils
Attainment 8: 49.2
Trust: NORTHERN EDUCATION TRUST
St John Vianney Catholic Primary School, Hartlepool
Hartlepool, Hartlepool· TS24 9PA
246 pupils
KS2: 86% met expected standard
Trust: BISHOP HOGARTH CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
Stranton Primary School
Hartlepool, Hartlepool· TS25 1SQ
373 pupils
KS2: 71% met expected standard
Trust: EDEN ACADEMY TRUST LIMITED
The Horizon School, Hartlepool
Hartlepool, Hartlepool· TS25 4BY
65 pupils
Eskdale Academy
Hartlepool, Hartlepool· TS25 4BT
189 pupils
KS2: 62% met expected standard
Trust: EDEN ACADEMY TRUST LIMITED
Hart Primary School
Hartlepool, Hartlepool· TS27 3AP
108 pupils
KS2: 67% met expected standard
Trust: NORTHERN LIGHTS LEARNING TRUST
Teaching jobs in Hartlepool
View 15 open teaching jobs in Hartlepool →Hartlepool: frequently asked questions
How many schools are there in Hartlepool?
Hartlepool has 43 schools, including 30 primary and 5 secondary schools, educating around 14,645 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 Hartlepool?
The median teacher salary across Hartlepool's state-funded schools is £47,338 (DfE School Workforce Census 2024-25), above the England average of £47,185. The pupil–teacher ratio is 18.1, against an England average of 18.6.
Who employs teachers in Hartlepool?
It depends on the school. In council-maintained schools, Hartlepool local authority is the legal employer; in academies and free schools the academy trust employs staff directly. You can apply for teaching jobs in Hartlepool through the school, the academy trust, the council or a recruitment agency.
How do I apply for a school place in Hartlepool?
Apply through Hartlepool'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 Hartlepool by postcode; deadlines and catchment rules are set by the council.
Are there teaching jobs in Hartlepool?
Yes — there are currently 15 open teaching vacancies in Hartlepool. New roles are listed as schools and trusts publish them.