Herefordshire, County of
114 schools · 78 primary · 14 secondary · 9 open teaching jobs
Herefordshire, County of is one of England's local authorities, responsible for 114 schools — 78 primary, 14 secondary, educating around 24,637 pupils. The median teacher salary across Herefordshire, County of's state-funded schools is £43,685 (2024-25). There are currently 9 open teaching jobs across the authority. Browse schools by town, see how the authority compares, and find teaching jobs in Herefordshire, County of.
Herefordshire, County of at a glance
- Local authority
- Herefordshire, County of
- Nation
- England
- Total schools
- 114
- Primary schools
- 78
- Secondary schools
- 14
- Pupils (state-funded)
- 24,637
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1,361
- Pupil–teacher ratio
- 17.5 (England 18.6)
- Median teacher pay
- £43,685
- Spend per pupil
- £7,735
- Open teaching jobs
- 9
Workforce figures DfE School Workforce Census 2024-25; spending DfE CFR 2024-25; schools & pupils from GIAS. Open Government Licence.
Schools map — Herefordshire, County of
114 schools in Herefordshire, County of plotted by location.
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Teaching in Herefordshire, County of
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 Herefordshire, County of
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 Herefordshire, County of
Admissions, term dates, SEND and transport — official council services for Herefordshire, County of.
Links open official GOV.UK services, which direct you to Herefordshire, County of’s council by postcode. Always confirm dates and deadlines with the council.
Schools in Herefordshire, County of
Barrs Court School
Hereford, Herefordshire, County of· HR1 1EQ
94 pupils
Trust: ACCORDIA ACADEMIES TRUST
Eastnor Parochial Primary School
Ledbury, Herefordshire, County of· HR8 1RA
99 pupils
KS2: 77% met expected standard
Trust: DIOCESE OF HEREFORD MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Fairfield High School
Hereford, Herefordshire, County of· HR2 0SG
612 pupils
Attainment 8: 50.3
Trust: FAIRFIELD HIGH SCHOOL
Riverside Primary School
Hereford, Herefordshire, County of· HR2 7JF
631 pupils
KS2: 58% met expected standard
St Francis Xavier's Primary School
Hereford, Herefordshire, County of· HR1 1DT
214 pupils
KS2: 81% met expected standard
St James' Church of England Primary School
Hereford, Herefordshire, County of· HR1 2QN
212 pupils
KS2: 69% met expected standard
Trust: ORCHARD MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
Teaching jobs in Herefordshire, County of
View 9 open teaching jobs in Herefordshire, County of →Herefordshire, County of: frequently asked questions
How many schools are there in Herefordshire, County of?
Herefordshire, County of has 114 schools, including 78 primary and 14 secondary schools, educating around 24,637 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 Herefordshire, County of?
The median teacher salary across Herefordshire, County of's state-funded schools is £43,685 (DfE School Workforce Census 2024-25), below the England average of £47,185. The pupil–teacher ratio is 17.5, against an England average of 18.6.
Who employs teachers in Herefordshire, County of?
It depends on the school. In council-maintained schools, Herefordshire, County of local authority is the legal employer; in academies and free schools the academy trust employs staff directly. You can apply for teaching jobs in Herefordshire, County of through the school, the academy trust, the council or a recruitment agency.
How do I apply for a school place in Herefordshire, County of?
Apply through Herefordshire, County of'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 Herefordshire, County of by postcode; deadlines and catchment rules are set by the council.
Are there teaching jobs in Herefordshire, County of?
Yes — there are currently 9 open teaching vacancies in Herefordshire, County of. New roles are listed as schools and trusts publish them.