Lancashire
702 schools · 480 primary · 79 secondary · 52 open teaching jobs
Lancashire is one of England's local authorities, responsible for 702 schools — 480 primary, 79 secondary, educating around 179,995 pupils. The median teacher salary across Lancashire's state-funded schools is £49,060 (2024-25). There are currently 52 open teaching jobs across the authority. Browse schools by town, see how the authority compares, and find teaching jobs in Lancashire.
Lancashire at a glance
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- Nation
- England
- Total schools
- 702
- Primary schools
- 480
- Secondary schools
- 79
- Pupils (state-funded)
- 179,995
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9,725
- Pupil–teacher ratio
- 18.4 (England 18.6)
- Median teacher pay
- £49,060
- Spend per pupil
- £8,166
- Open teaching jobs
- 52
Workforce figures DfE School Workforce Census 2024-25; spending DfE CFR 2024-25; schools & pupils from GIAS. Open Government Licence.
Schools map — Lancashire
700 schools in Lancashire plotted by location.
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Teaching in Lancashire
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 Lancashire
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 Lancashire
Admissions, term dates, SEND and transport — official council services for Lancashire.
Links open official GOV.UK services, which direct you to Lancashire’s council by postcode. Always confirm dates and deadlines with the council.
Schools in Lancashire
All Hallows Catholic High School
Preston, Lancashire· PR1 0LN
910 pupils
Attainment 8: 55.6
Aughton Christ Church Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Ormskirk, Lancashire· L39 5AS
202 pupils
KS2: 87% met expected standard
Bacup Nursery School
Bacup, Lancashire· OL13 8EF
77 pupils
Barrowford St Thomas Church of England Primary School
Nelson, Lancashire· BB9 6QT
121 pupils
KS2: 88% met expected standard
Barton St Lawrence Church of England Primary School
Preston, Lancashire· PR3 5AS
193 pupils
KS2: 81% met expected standard
Bleasdale School
Carnforth, Lancashire· LA5 0RG
59 pupils
KS2: 0% met expected standard
Teaching jobs in Lancashire
View 52 open teaching jobs in Lancashire →Lancashire: frequently asked questions
How many schools are there in Lancashire?
Lancashire has 702 schools, including 480 primary and 79 secondary schools, educating around 179,995 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 Lancashire?
The median teacher salary across Lancashire's state-funded schools is £49,060 (DfE School Workforce Census 2024-25), above the England average of £47,185. The pupil–teacher ratio is 18.4, against an England average of 18.6.
Who employs teachers in Lancashire?
It depends on the school. In council-maintained schools, Lancashire local authority is the legal employer; in academies and free schools the academy trust employs staff directly. You can apply for teaching jobs in Lancashire through the school, the academy trust, the council or a recruitment agency.
How do I apply for a school place in Lancashire?
Apply through Lancashire'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 Lancashire by postcode; deadlines and catchment rules are set by the council.
Are there teaching jobs in Lancashire?
Yes — there are currently 52 open teaching vacancies in Lancashire. New roles are listed as schools and trusts publish them.