Manchester
220 schools · 137 primary · 30 secondary · 67 open teaching jobs
Manchester is one of England's local authorities, responsible for 220 schools — 137 primary, 30 secondary, educating around 97,513 pupils. The median teacher salary across Manchester's state-funded schools is £47,338 (2024-25). There are currently 67 open teaching jobs across the authority. Browse schools by town, see how the authority compares, and find teaching jobs in Manchester.
Manchester at a glance
- Local authority
- Manchester
- Nation
- England
- Total schools
- 220
- Primary schools
- 137
- Secondary schools
- 30
- Pupils (state-funded)
- 97,513
- Teachers (FTE)
- 5,275
- Pupil–teacher ratio
- 18.1 (England 18.6)
- Median teacher pay
- £47,338
- Spend per pupil
- £8,322
- Open teaching jobs
- 67
Workforce figures DfE School Workforce Census 2024-25; spending DfE CFR 2024-25; schools & pupils from GIAS. Open Government Licence.
Schools map — Manchester
219 schools in Manchester plotted by location.
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Teaching in Manchester
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 Manchester
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 Manchester
Admissions, term dates, SEND and transport — official council services for Manchester.
Links open official GOV.UK services, which direct you to Manchester’s council by postcode. Always confirm dates and deadlines with the council.
Schools in Manchester
Co-op Academy Belle Vue
Manchester, Manchester· M12 4BA
722 pupils
Trust: THE CO-OPERATIVE ACADEMIES TRUST
Crossacres Primary Academy
Manchester, Manchester· M22 5AD
702 pupils
KS2: 67% met expected standard
Trust: CROSSACRES PRIMARY ACADEMY
Didsbury High School
Manchester, Manchester· M20 2ET
1,181 pupils
Attainment 8: 57.1
Trust: THE LAURUS TRUST
Grange School
Manchester, Manchester· M12 4GR
275 pupils
KS2: 0% met expected standard
Trust: PROSPERE LEARNING TRUST
Holy Name Roman Catholic Primary School Manchester
Manchester, Manchester· M15 6JS
213 pupils
KS2: 73% met expected standard
Manley Park Primary School
Manchester, Manchester· M16 0AA
430 pupils
KS2: 73% met expected standard
Teaching jobs in Manchester
View 67 open teaching jobs in Manchester →Manchester: frequently asked questions
How many schools are there in Manchester?
Manchester has 220 schools, including 137 primary and 30 secondary schools, educating around 97,513 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 Manchester?
The median teacher salary across Manchester's state-funded schools is £47,338 (DfE School Workforce Census 2024-25), above the England average of £47,185. The pupil–teacher ratio is 18.1, against an England average of 18.6.
Who employs teachers in Manchester?
It depends on the school. In council-maintained schools, Manchester local authority is the legal employer; in academies and free schools the academy trust employs staff directly. You can apply for teaching jobs in Manchester through the school, the academy trust, the council or a recruitment agency.
How do I apply for a school place in Manchester?
Apply through Manchester'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 Manchester by postcode; deadlines and catchment rules are set by the council.
Are there teaching jobs in Manchester?
Yes — there are currently 67 open teaching vacancies in Manchester. New roles are listed as schools and trusts publish them.