Northumberland
160 schools · 116 primary · 14 secondary · 12 open teaching jobs
Northumberland is one of England's local authorities, responsible for 160 schools — 116 primary, 14 secondary, educating around 40,929 pupils. The median teacher salary across Northumberland's state-funded schools is £46,525 (2024-25). There are currently 12 open teaching jobs across the authority. Browse schools by town, see how the authority compares, and find teaching jobs in Northumberland.
Northumberland at a glance
- Local authority
- Northumberland
- Nation
- England
- Total schools
- 160
- Primary schools
- 116
- Secondary schools
- 14
- Pupils (state-funded)
- 40,929
- Teachers (FTE)
- 2,653
- Pupil–teacher ratio
- 16.6 (England 18.6)
- Median teacher pay
- £46,525
- Spend per pupil
- £9,075
- Open teaching jobs
- 12
Workforce figures DfE School Workforce Census 2024-25; spending DfE CFR 2024-25; schools & pupils from GIAS. Open Government Licence.
Schools map — Northumberland
160 schools in Northumberland plotted by location.
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Teaching in Northumberland
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 Northumberland
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 Northumberland
Admissions, term dates, SEND and transport — official council services for Northumberland.
Links open official GOV.UK services, which direct you to Northumberland’s council by postcode. Always confirm dates and deadlines with the council.
Schools in Northumberland
Bothal Academy
Ashington, Northumberland· NE63 8HZ
Trust: WISE ACADEMIES
Corbridge Middle School
Corbridge, Northumberland· NE45 5HX
354 pupils
KS2: 75% met expected standard
Croftway Academy
Blyth, Northumberland· NE24 2HP
416 pupils
KS2: 67% met expected standard
Trust: WISE ACADEMIES
Darras Hall Primary School
Northumberland, Northumberland· NE20 9DS
450 pupils
KS2: 78% met expected standard
Trust: PELE TRUST
Haltwhistle Primary Academy
Northumberland, Northumberland· NE49 9BA
204 pupils
KS2: 72% met expected standard
Trust: WISE ACADEMIES
Horton Grange Primary School
Blyth, Northumberland· NE24 4RE
547 pupils
KS2: 79% met expected standard
Teaching jobs in Northumberland
View 12 open teaching jobs in Northumberland →Northumberland: frequently asked questions
How many schools are there in Northumberland?
Northumberland has 160 schools, including 116 primary and 14 secondary schools, educating around 40,929 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 Northumberland?
The median teacher salary across Northumberland's state-funded schools is £46,525 (DfE School Workforce Census 2024-25), below the England average of £47,185. The pupil–teacher ratio is 16.6, against an England average of 18.6.
Who employs teachers in Northumberland?
It depends on the school. In council-maintained schools, Northumberland local authority is the legal employer; in academies and free schools the academy trust employs staff directly. You can apply for teaching jobs in Northumberland through the school, the academy trust, the council or a recruitment agency.
How do I apply for a school place in Northumberland?
Apply through Northumberland'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 Northumberland by postcode; deadlines and catchment rules are set by the council.
Are there teaching jobs in Northumberland?
Yes — there are currently 12 open teaching vacancies in Northumberland. New roles are listed as schools and trusts publish them.