Oldham is one of England's local authorities, responsible for 127 schools — 86 primary, 14 secondary, educating around 40,837 pupils. The median teacher salary across Oldham's state-funded schools is £46,773 (2024-25). There are currently 41 open teaching jobs across the authority. Browse schools by town, see how the authority compares, and find teaching jobs in Oldham.
Oldham at a glance
- Local authority
- Oldham
- Nation
- England
- Total schools
- 127
- Primary schools
- 86
- Secondary schools
- 14
- Pupils (state-funded)
- 40,837
- Teachers (FTE)
- 2,130
- Pupil–teacher ratio
- 21.7 (England 18.6)
- Median teacher pay
- £46,773
- Spend per pupil
- £7,329
- Open teaching jobs
- 41
Workforce figures DfE School Workforce Census 2024-25; spending DfE CFR 2024-25; schools & pupils from GIAS. Open Government Licence.
Schools map — Oldham
127 schools in Oldham plotted by location.
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Teaching in Oldham
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 Oldham
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 Oldham
Admissions, term dates, SEND and transport — official council services for Oldham.
Links open official GOV.UK services, which direct you to Oldham’s council by postcode. Always confirm dates and deadlines with the council.
Schools in Oldham
The Blue Coat CofE School
Oldham, Oldham· OL1 3SQ
1,669 pupils
Attainment 8: 59.1
Trust: CRANMER EDUCATION TRUST
Westwood Academy
Oldham, Oldham· OL9 6BH
239 pupils
KS2: 73% met expected standard
Trust: THE HARMONY TRUST LTD
Bare Trees Primary School
Oldham, Oldham· OL9 0DX
662 pupils
KS2: 45% met expected standard
Beal Vale Primary School
Oldham, Oldham· OL2 7SY
197 pupils
KS2: 66% met expected standard
Trust: CROMPTON HOUSE CHURCH OF ENGLAND MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Beever Primary School
Oldham, Oldham· OL1 3QU
225 pupils
KS2: 54% met expected standard
Co-op Academy Failsworth
Oldham, Oldham· M35 9HA
1,428 pupils
Attainment 8: 43.0
Trust: THE CO-OPERATIVE ACADEMIES TRUST
Teaching jobs in Oldham
View 41 open teaching jobs in Oldham →Oldham: frequently asked questions
How many schools are there in Oldham?
Oldham has 127 schools, including 86 primary and 14 secondary schools, educating around 40,837 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 Oldham?
The median teacher salary across Oldham's state-funded schools is £46,773 (DfE School Workforce Census 2024-25), below the England average of £47,185. The pupil–teacher ratio is 21.7, against an England average of 18.6.
Who employs teachers in Oldham?
It depends on the school. In council-maintained schools, Oldham local authority is the legal employer; in academies and free schools the academy trust employs staff directly. You can apply for teaching jobs in Oldham through the school, the academy trust, the council or a recruitment agency.
How do I apply for a school place in Oldham?
Apply through Oldham'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 Oldham by postcode; deadlines and catchment rules are set by the council.
Are there teaching jobs in Oldham?
Yes — there are currently 41 open teaching vacancies in Oldham. New roles are listed as schools and trusts publish them.