Liverpool
193 schools · 113 primary · 32 secondary · 33 open teaching 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).
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).
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
Abbot's Lea School
Liverpool, Liverpool· L25 6EE
272 pupils
Attainment 8: 2.3
Abercromby Nursery School
Liverpool, Liverpool· L8 7QA
83 pupils
Archbishop Blanch CofE High School
Liverpool, Liverpool· L7 6HQ
Trust: BELONG CE MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Emmaus Church of England and Catholic Primary School
LIVERPOOL, Liverpool· L12 0JE
457 pupils
KS2: 71% met expected standard
Everton Free School & Football College
Liverpool, Liverpool· L4 4DF
204 pupils
Trust: THE PEOPLE'S LEARNING TRUST
Liverpool College
Liverpool, Liverpool· L18 8BG
1,653 pupils
Attainment 8: 55.1
Trust: LIVERPOOL COLLEGE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL TRUST
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.