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Liverpool

193 schools · 113 primary · 32 secondary · 33 open teaching jobs

193
Schools
76,097
Pupils
4,395
Teachers (FTE)
33
Open jobs

Liverpool is one of England's local authorities, responsible for 193 schools — 113 primary, 32 secondary, educating around 76,097 pupils. The median teacher salary across Liverpool's state-funded schools is £46,950 (2024-25). There are currently 33 open teaching jobs across the authority. Browse schools by town, see how the authority compares, and find teaching jobs in Liverpool.

Liverpool at a glance

Local authority
Liverpool
Nation
England
Total schools
193
Primary schools
113
Secondary schools
32
Pupils (state-funded)
76,097
Teachers (FTE)
4,395
Pupil–teacher ratio
17.8 (England 18.6)
Median teacher pay
£46,950
Spend per pupil
£8,501
Open teaching jobs
33

Workforce figures DfE School Workforce Census 2024-25; spending DfE CFR 2024-25; schools & pupils from GIAS. Open Government Licence.

Schools map — Liverpool

192 schools in Liverpool plotted by location.

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Teaching in Liverpool

Teacher pay and ratios vs the England average (2024-25).

£46,950
median teacher pay
below England avg (£47,185)
17.8
pupils per teacher
England avg 18.6
4,395
teachers (FTE)

Source: DfE School Workforce Census, 2024-25, Open Government Licence. Covers all state-funded schools, including academies.

School spending in Liverpool

Gross expenditure per pupil — LA-maintained schools (2024-25).

£8,501
per pupil (all phases)
£7,350
per primary pupil
£8,412
per secondary pupil

Source: DfE “LA and school expenditure” (CFR), 2024-25, Open Government Licence. Council-maintained schools; academies report separately.

Key services in Liverpool

Admissions, term dates, SEND and transport — official council services for Liverpool.

Links open official GOV.UK services, which direct you to Liverpool’s council by postcode. Always confirm dates and deadlines with the council.

Schools in Liverpool

View all 193 schools in Liverpool

Teaching jobs in Liverpool

View 33 open teaching jobs in Liverpool

Liverpool: frequently asked questions

How many schools are there in Liverpool?

Liverpool has 193 schools, including 113 primary and 32 secondary schools, educating around 76,097 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 Liverpool?

The median teacher salary across Liverpool's state-funded schools is £46,950 (DfE School Workforce Census 2024-25), below the England average of £47,185. The pupil–teacher ratio is 17.8, against an England average of 18.6.

Who employs teachers in Liverpool?

It depends on the school. In council-maintained schools, Liverpool local authority is the legal employer; in academies and free schools the academy trust employs staff directly. You can apply for teaching jobs in Liverpool through the school, the academy trust, the council or a recruitment agency.

How do I apply for a school place in Liverpool?

Apply through Liverpool'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 Liverpool by postcode; deadlines and catchment rules are set by the council.

Are there teaching jobs in Liverpool?

Yes — there are currently 33 open teaching vacancies in Liverpool. New roles are listed as schools and trusts publish them.