Salford is one of England's local authorities, responsible for 136 schools — 76 primary, 16 secondary, educating around 43,795 pupils. The median teacher salary across Salford's state-funded schools is £44,870 (2024-25). There are currently 16 open teaching jobs across the authority. Browse schools by town, see how the authority compares, and find teaching jobs in Salford.
Salford at a glance
- Local authority
- Salford
- Nation
- England
- Total schools
- 136
- Primary schools
- 76
- Secondary schools
- 16
- Pupils (state-funded)
- 43,795
- Teachers (FTE)
- 2,221
- Pupil–teacher ratio
- 18 (England 18.6)
- Median teacher pay
- £44,870
- Spend per pupil
- £7,261
- Open teaching jobs
- 16
Workforce figures DfE School Workforce Census 2024-25; spending DfE CFR 2024-25; schools & pupils from GIAS. Open Government Licence.
Schools map — Salford
134 schools in Salford plotted by location.
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Teaching in Salford
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 Salford
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 Salford
Admissions, term dates, SEND and transport — official council services for Salford.
Links open official GOV.UK services, which direct you to Salford’s council by postcode. Always confirm dates and deadlines with the council.
Schools in Salford
Broadoak Primary School
Salford, Salford· M27 0EP
484 pupils
KS2: 88% met expected standard
Trust: BROADOAK PRIMARY SCHOOL
St Andrew's CofE Primary School
Salford, Salford· M28 1HS
478 pupils
KS2: 84% met expected standard
St Philip's RC Primary School
Salford, Salford· M7 4WP
362 pupils
KS2: 77% met expected standard
St Thomas of Canterbury RC Primary School
Salford, Salford· M7 4XG
503 pupils
KS2: 83% met expected standard
The Deans Primary School
Salford, Salford· M27 5TD
Trust: KINGS ACADEMY TRUST
Alder Brook Primary Partnership Centre
Salford, Salford· M30 8LE
74 pupils
Trust: THE LINK EDUCATION TRUST
Teaching jobs in Salford
View 16 open teaching jobs in Salford →Salford: frequently asked questions
How many schools are there in Salford?
Salford has 136 schools, including 76 primary and 16 secondary schools, educating around 43,795 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 Salford?
The median teacher salary across Salford's state-funded schools is £44,870 (DfE School Workforce Census 2024-25), below the England average of £47,185. The pupil–teacher ratio is 18, against an England average of 18.6.
Who employs teachers in Salford?
It depends on the school. In council-maintained schools, Salford local authority is the legal employer; in academies and free schools the academy trust employs staff directly. You can apply for teaching jobs in Salford through the school, the academy trust, the council or a recruitment agency.
How do I apply for a school place in Salford?
Apply through Salford'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 Salford by postcode; deadlines and catchment rules are set by the council.
Are there teaching jobs in Salford?
Yes — there are currently 16 open teaching vacancies in Salford. New roles are listed as schools and trusts publish them.