Sandwell is one of England's local authorities, responsible for 134 schools — 92 primary, 22 secondary, educating around 62,606 pupils. The median teacher salary across Sandwell'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 Sandwell.
Sandwell at a glance
- Local authority
- Sandwell
- Nation
- England
- Total schools
- 134
- Primary schools
- 92
- Secondary schools
- 22
- Pupils (state-funded)
- 62,606
- Teachers (FTE)
- 3,321
- Pupil–teacher ratio
- 19.3 (England 18.6)
- Median teacher pay
- £46,525
- Spend per pupil
- £7,986
- 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 — Sandwell
133 schools in Sandwell plotted by location.
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Teaching in Sandwell
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 Sandwell
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 Sandwell
Admissions, term dates, SEND and transport — official council services for Sandwell.
Links open official GOV.UK services, which direct you to Sandwell’s council by postcode. Always confirm dates and deadlines with the council.
Schools in Sandwell
Bristnall Hall Academy
Oldbury, Sandwell· B68 9PA
1,098 pupils
Attainment 8: 48.1
Trust: ACADEMY TRANSFORMATION TRUST
Grove Vale Primary School
Birmingham, Sandwell· B43 6AL
420 pupils
KS2: 83% met expected standard
Old Park Primary School
Wednesbury, Sandwell· WS10 9LX
465 pupils
KS2: 68% met expected standard
Trust: Wednesday Learning Community Trust
Shireland Technology Primary
Sandwell, Sandwell· B66 4ND
412 pupils
KS2: 75% met expected standard
Trust: SHIRELAND COLLEGIATE ACADEMY TRUST
Albert Pritchard Infant School
Wednesbury, Sandwell· WS10 9QG
261 pupils
Trust: Wednesday Learning Community Trust
All Saints CofE Primary School
West Bromwich, Sandwell· B71 1QN
465 pupils
KS2: 62% met expected standard
Teaching jobs in Sandwell
View 26 open teaching jobs in Sandwell →Sandwell: frequently asked questions
How many schools are there in Sandwell?
Sandwell has 134 schools, including 92 primary and 22 secondary schools, educating around 62,606 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 Sandwell?
The median teacher salary across Sandwell'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 19.3, against an England average of 18.6.
Who employs teachers in Sandwell?
It depends on the school. In council-maintained schools, Sandwell local authority is the legal employer; in academies and free schools the academy trust employs staff directly. You can apply for teaching jobs in Sandwell through the school, the academy trust, the council or a recruitment agency.
How do I apply for a school place in Sandwell?
Apply through Sandwell'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 Sandwell by postcode; deadlines and catchment rules are set by the council.
Are there teaching jobs in Sandwell?
Yes — there are currently 26 open teaching vacancies in Sandwell. New roles are listed as schools and trusts publish them.