Knowsley is one of England's local authorities, responsible for 63 schools — 50 primary, 6 secondary, educating around 21,270 pupils. The median teacher salary across Knowsley's state-funded schools is £46,525 (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 Knowsley.
Knowsley at a glance
- Local authority
- Knowsley
- Nation
- England
- Total schools
- 63
- Primary schools
- 50
- Secondary schools
- 6
- Pupils (state-funded)
- 21,270
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1,195
- Pupil–teacher ratio
- 18.2 (England 18.6)
- Median teacher pay
- £46,525
- Spend per pupil
- £8,862
- 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 — Knowsley
63 schools in Knowsley plotted by location.
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Teaching in Knowsley
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 Knowsley
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 Knowsley
Admissions, term dates, SEND and transport — official council services for Knowsley.
Links open official GOV.UK services, which direct you to Knowsley’s council by postcode. Always confirm dates and deadlines with the council.
Schools in Knowsley
Cronton Church of England Primary Academy
Widnes, Knowsley· WA8 5DF
233 pupils
KS2: 65% met expected standard
Trust: LIVERPOOL DIOCESAN SCHOOLS TRUST
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Liverpool, Knowsley· L36 6DS
207 pupils
KS2: 83% met expected standard
Whiston Willis Primary Academy
Prescot, Knowsley· L35 2XY
391 pupils
KS2: 63% met expected standard
Trust: WADE DEACON TRUST
All Saints Catholic High School
Knowsley, Knowsley· L33 8XF
1,110 pupils
Attainment 8: 40.6
Alt Bridge School
Liverpool, Knowsley· L36 7TA
325 pupils
Attainment 8: 3.8
Blacklow Brow School
Liverpool, Knowsley· L36 5XW
232 pupils
KS2: 86% met expected standard
Trust: THE DEAN TRUST
Teaching jobs in Knowsley
View 6 open teaching jobs in Knowsley →Knowsley: frequently asked questions
How many schools are there in Knowsley?
Knowsley has 63 schools, including 50 primary and 6 secondary schools, educating around 21,270 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 Knowsley?
The median teacher salary across Knowsley'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 18.2, against an England average of 18.6.
Who employs teachers in Knowsley?
It depends on the school. In council-maintained schools, Knowsley local authority is the legal employer; in academies and free schools the academy trust employs staff directly. You can apply for teaching jobs in Knowsley through the school, the academy trust, the council or a recruitment agency.
How do I apply for a school place in Knowsley?
Apply through Knowsley'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 Knowsley by postcode; deadlines and catchment rules are set by the council.
Are there teaching jobs in Knowsley?
Yes — there are currently 6 open teaching vacancies in Knowsley. New roles are listed as schools and trusts publish them.