Sefton is one of England's local authorities, responsible for 116 schools — 74 primary, 18 secondary, educating around 40,699 pupils. The median teacher salary across Sefton's state-funded schools is £47,140 (2024-25). There are currently 9 open teaching jobs across the authority. Browse schools by town, see how the authority compares, and find teaching jobs in Sefton.
Sefton at a glance
- Local authority
- Sefton
- Nation
- England
- Total schools
- 116
- Primary schools
- 74
- Secondary schools
- 18
- Pupils (state-funded)
- 40,699
- Teachers (FTE)
- 2,220
- Pupil–teacher ratio
- 18.2 (England 18.6)
- Median teacher pay
- £47,140
- Spend per pupil
- £7,239
- Open teaching jobs
- 9
Workforce figures DfE School Workforce Census 2024-25; spending DfE CFR 2024-25; schools & pupils from GIAS. Open Government Licence.
Schools map — Sefton
115 schools in Sefton plotted by location.
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Teaching in Sefton
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 Sefton
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 Sefton
Admissions, term dates, SEND and transport — official council services for Sefton.
Links open official GOV.UK services, which direct you to Sefton’s council by postcode. Always confirm dates and deadlines with the council.
Schools in Sefton
Freshfield Primary School
Liverpool, Sefton· L37 3JT
283 pupils
KS2: 69% met expected standard
Jigsaw Primary Pupil Referral Unit
Liverpool, Sefton· L23 1TY
7 pupils
Rimrose Hope CofE Primary School
Liverpool, Sefton· L21 1AD
356 pupils
KS2: 73% met expected standard
St Robert Bellarmine Catholic Primary School
Bootle, Sefton· L20 6ED
236 pupils
KS2: 90% met expected standard
St Thomas Church of England Primary School, Lydiate
Liverpool, Sefton· L31 0BP
239 pupils
KS2: 86% met expected standard
Trust: LIVERPOOL DIOCESAN SCHOOLS TRUST
Trinity St Peter's CofE Primary School
Liverpool, Sefton· L37 7EJ
Trust: THE LIVERPOOL JOINT CATHOLIC AND CHURCH OF ENGLAND ACADEMIES TRUST
Teaching jobs in Sefton
View 9 open teaching jobs in Sefton →Sefton: frequently asked questions
How many schools are there in Sefton?
Sefton has 116 schools, including 74 primary and 18 secondary schools, educating around 40,699 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 Sefton?
The median teacher salary across Sefton's state-funded schools is £47,140 (DfE School Workforce Census 2024-25), below the England average of £47,185. The pupil–teacher ratio is 18.2, against an England average of 18.6.
Who employs teachers in Sefton?
It depends on the school. In council-maintained schools, Sefton local authority is the legal employer; in academies and free schools the academy trust employs staff directly. You can apply for teaching jobs in Sefton through the school, the academy trust, the council or a recruitment agency.
How do I apply for a school place in Sefton?
Apply through Sefton'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 Sefton by postcode; deadlines and catchment rules are set by the council.
Are there teaching jobs in Sefton?
Yes — there are currently 9 open teaching vacancies in Sefton. New roles are listed as schools and trusts publish them.