Rotherham
129 schools · 96 primary · 17 secondary · 26 open teaching jobs
Rotherham is one of England's local authorities, responsible for 129 schools — 96 primary, 17 secondary, educating around 44,037 pupils. The median teacher salary across Rotherham's state-funded schools is £46,525 (2024-25). There are currently 26 open teaching jobs across the authority. Browse schools by town, see how the authority compares, and find teaching jobs in Rotherham.
Rotherham at a glance
- Local authority
- Rotherham
- Nation
- England
- Total schools
- 129
- Primary schools
- 96
- Secondary schools
- 17
- Pupils (state-funded)
- 44,037
- Teachers (FTE)
- 2,385
- Pupil–teacher ratio
- 19 (England 18.6)
- Median teacher pay
- £46,525
- Spend per pupil
- £8,111
- Open teaching jobs
- 26
Workforce figures DfE School Workforce Census 2024-25; spending DfE CFR 2024-25; schools & pupils from GIAS. Open Government Licence.
Schools map — Rotherham
127 schools in Rotherham plotted by location.
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Teaching in Rotherham
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 Rotherham
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 Rotherham
Admissions, term dates, SEND and transport — official council services for Rotherham.
Links open official GOV.UK services, which direct you to Rotherham’s council by postcode. Always confirm dates and deadlines with the council.
Schools in Rotherham
Aston Fence Junior and Infant School
Sheffield, Rotherham· S13 9ZD
207 pupils
KS2: 83% met expected standard
Coleridge Primary
Rotherham, Rotherham· S65 1LW
263 pupils
KS2: 67% met expected standard
Trust: CENTRAL LEARNING PARTNERSHIP TRUST
Whiston Worrygoose Junior and Infant School
Rotherham, Rotherham· S60 4AG
239 pupils
KS2: 93% met expected standard
Trust: WHITE WOODS PRIMARY ACADEMY TRUST
Anston Brook Primary School
Sheffield, Rotherham· S25 4DN
145 pupils
KS2: 41% met expected standard
Trust: WHITE WOODS PRIMARY ACADEMY TRUST
Aston All Saints CofE (A) Primary School
Sheffield, Rotherham· S26 2BL
179 pupils
KS2: 76% met expected standard
Trust: THE DIOCESE OF SHEFFIELD ACADEMIES TRUST
Aston Lodge Primary School
Sheffield, Rotherham· S26 2BL
187 pupils
KS2: 59% met expected standard
Trust: WICKERSLEY PARTNERSHIP TRUST
Teaching jobs in Rotherham
View 26 open teaching jobs in Rotherham →Rotherham: frequently asked questions
How many schools are there in Rotherham?
Rotherham has 129 schools, including 96 primary and 17 secondary schools, educating around 44,037 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 Rotherham?
The median teacher salary across Rotherham'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 19, against an England average of 18.6.
Who employs teachers in Rotherham?
It depends on the school. In council-maintained schools, Rotherham local authority is the legal employer; in academies and free schools the academy trust employs staff directly. You can apply for teaching jobs in Rotherham through the school, the academy trust, the council or a recruitment agency.
How do I apply for a school place in Rotherham?
Apply through Rotherham'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 Rotherham by postcode; deadlines and catchment rules are set by the council.
Are there teaching jobs in Rotherham?
Yes — there are currently 26 open teaching vacancies in Rotherham. New roles are listed as schools and trusts publish them.