Newcastle upon Tyne
112 schools · 72 primary · 12 secondary · 29 open teaching jobs
Newcastle upon Tyne is one of England's local authorities, responsible for 112 schools — 72 primary, 12 secondary, educating around 46,888 pupils. The median teacher salary across Newcastle upon Tyne's state-funded schools is £49,084.1 (2024-25). There are currently 29 open teaching jobs across the authority. Browse schools by town, see how the authority compares, and find teaching jobs in Newcastle upon Tyne.
Newcastle upon Tyne at a glance
- Local authority
- Newcastle upon Tyne
- Nation
- England
- Total schools
- 112
- Primary schools
- 72
- Secondary schools
- 12
- Pupils (state-funded)
- 46,888
- Teachers (FTE)
- 2,389
- Pupil–teacher ratio
- 17.9 (England 18.6)
- Median teacher pay
- £49,084.1
- Spend per pupil
- £7,789
- Open teaching jobs
- 29
Workforce figures DfE School Workforce Census 2024-25; spending DfE CFR 2024-25; schools & pupils from GIAS. Open Government Licence.
Schools map — Newcastle upon Tyne
112 schools in Newcastle upon Tyne plotted by location.
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Teaching in Newcastle upon Tyne
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 Newcastle upon Tyne
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 Newcastle upon Tyne
Admissions, term dates, SEND and transport — official council services for Newcastle upon Tyne.
Links open official GOV.UK services, which direct you to Newcastle upon Tyne’s council by postcode. Always confirm dates and deadlines with the council.
Schools in Newcastle upon Tyne
St Mary's Catholic School
Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne· NE7 7PE
1,459 pupils
Attainment 8: 58.9
Trust: BISHOP BEWICK CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Heaton
Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne· NE6 5HN
210 pupils
KS2: 70% met expected standard
Trust: BISHOP BEWICK CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
Westgate Hill Primary Academy
Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne· NE4 5JN
801 pupils
KS2: 54% met expected standard
Trust: THE LAIDLAW SCHOOLS TRUST
Ashfield Nursery School
Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne· NE4 6JR
90 pupils
Atkinson Road Primary Academy
Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne· NE4 8XT
377 pupils
KS2: 72% met expected standard
Trust: THE LAIDLAW SCHOOLS TRUST
Beech Hill Primary School
Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne· NE5 2LW
440 pupils
KS2: 79% met expected standard
Trust: VALOUR MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
Teaching jobs in Newcastle upon Tyne
View 29 open teaching jobs in Newcastle upon Tyne →Newcastle upon Tyne: frequently asked questions
How many schools are there in Newcastle upon Tyne?
Newcastle upon Tyne has 112 schools, including 72 primary and 12 secondary schools, educating around 46,888 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 Newcastle upon Tyne?
The median teacher salary across Newcastle upon Tyne's state-funded schools is £49,084.1 (DfE School Workforce Census 2024-25), above the England average of £47,185. The pupil–teacher ratio is 17.9, against an England average of 18.6.
Who employs teachers in Newcastle upon Tyne?
It depends on the school. In council-maintained schools, Newcastle upon Tyne local authority is the legal employer; in academies and free schools the academy trust employs staff directly. You can apply for teaching jobs in Newcastle upon Tyne through the school, the academy trust, the council or a recruitment agency.
How do I apply for a school place in Newcastle upon Tyne?
Apply through Newcastle upon Tyne'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 Newcastle upon Tyne by postcode; deadlines and catchment rules are set by the council.
Are there teaching jobs in Newcastle upon Tyne?
Yes — there are currently 29 open teaching vacancies in Newcastle upon Tyne. New roles are listed as schools and trusts publish them.