Rochdale is one of England's local authorities, responsible for 105 schools — 69 primary, 13 secondary, educating around 35,211 pupils. The median teacher salary across Rochdale's state-funded schools is £46,665.4 (2024-25). There are currently 34 open teaching jobs across the authority. Browse schools by town, see how the authority compares, and find teaching jobs in Rochdale.
Rochdale at a glance
- Local authority
- Rochdale
- Nation
- England
- Total schools
- 105
- Primary schools
- 69
- Secondary schools
- 13
- Pupils (state-funded)
- 35,211
- Teachers (FTE)
- 2,016
- Pupil–teacher ratio
- 19 (England 18.6)
- Median teacher pay
- £46,665.4
- Spend per pupil
- £7,809
- Open teaching jobs
- 34
Workforce figures DfE School Workforce Census 2024-25; spending DfE CFR 2024-25; schools & pupils from GIAS. Open Government Licence.
Schools map — Rochdale
105 schools in Rochdale plotted by location.
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Teaching in Rochdale
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 Rochdale
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 Rochdale
Admissions, term dates, SEND and transport — official council services for Rochdale.
Links open official GOV.UK services, which direct you to Rochdale’s council by postcode. Always confirm dates and deadlines with the council.
Schools in Rochdale
All Souls Church of England Primary School
Heywood, Rochdale· OL10 4DF
233 pupils
KS2: 87% met expected standard
Bowlee Park Community Primary School
Rochdale, Rochdale· M24 4LA
907 pupils
KS2: 73% met expected standard
Caldershaw Primary School
Rochdale, Rochdale· OL12 7QL
Trust: ALTUS EDUCATION PARTNERSHIP
Hopwood Community Primary School
Heywood, Rochdale· OL10 2HN
419 pupils
KS2: 68% met expected standard
St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Bamford
Heywood, Rochdale· OL10 4BB
231 pupils
KS2: 76% met expected standard
Alice Ingham Roman Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
Rochdale, Rochdale· OL16 2NU
142 pupils
KS2: 55% met expected standard
Trust: ST TERESA OF CALCUTTA CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
Teaching jobs in Rochdale
View 34 open teaching jobs in Rochdale →Rochdale: frequently asked questions
How many schools are there in Rochdale?
Rochdale has 105 schools, including 69 primary and 13 secondary schools, educating around 35,211 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 Rochdale?
The median teacher salary across Rochdale's state-funded schools is £46,665.4 (DfE School Workforce Census 2024-25), below the England average of £47,185. The pupil–teacher ratio is 19, against an England average of 18.6.
Who employs teachers in Rochdale?
It depends on the school. In council-maintained schools, Rochdale local authority is the legal employer; in academies and free schools the academy trust employs staff directly. You can apply for teaching jobs in Rochdale through the school, the academy trust, the council or a recruitment agency.
How do I apply for a school place in Rochdale?
Apply through Rochdale'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 Rochdale by postcode; deadlines and catchment rules are set by the council.
Are there teaching jobs in Rochdale?
Yes — there are currently 34 open teaching vacancies in Rochdale. New roles are listed as schools and trusts publish them.