Sheffield
191 schools · 131 primary · 26 secondary · 118 open teaching jobs
Sheffield is one of England's local authorities, responsible for 191 schools — 131 primary, 26 secondary, educating around 81,730 pupils. The median teacher salary across Sheffield's state-funded schools is £46,016.7 (2024-25). There are currently 118 open teaching jobs across the authority. Browse schools by town, see how the authority compares, and find teaching jobs in Sheffield.
Sheffield at a glance
- Local authority
- Sheffield
- Nation
- England
- Total schools
- 191
- Primary schools
- 131
- Secondary schools
- 26
- Pupils (state-funded)
- 81,730
- Teachers (FTE)
- 4,544
- Pupil–teacher ratio
- 18.8 (England 18.6)
- Median teacher pay
- £46,016.7
- Spend per pupil
- £8,306
- Open teaching jobs
- 118
Workforce figures DfE School Workforce Census 2024-25; spending DfE CFR 2024-25; schools & pupils from GIAS. Open Government Licence.
Schools map — Sheffield
191 schools in Sheffield plotted by location.
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Teaching in Sheffield
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 Sheffield
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 Sheffield
Admissions, term dates, SEND and transport — official council services for Sheffield.
Links open official GOV.UK services, which direct you to Sheffield’s council by postcode. Always confirm dates and deadlines with the council.
Schools in Sheffield
Brightside Nursery Infant School
Sheffield, Sheffield· S9 1AS
213 pupils
Mercia School
Sheffield, Sheffield· S7 2DY
1,046 pupils
Attainment 8: 68.1
Trust: MERCIA LEARNING TRUST
Mosborough Primary School
Sheffield, Sheffield· S20 5ES
418 pupils
KS2: 69% met expected standard
Oughtibridge Primary School
Sheffield, Sheffield· S35 0HG
413 pupils
KS2: 84% met expected standard
Trust: PEAK EDGE
Stannington Infant School
Sheffield, Sheffield· S6 6AN
177 pupils
Trust: PEAK EDGE
Arbourthorne Community Primary School
Sheffield, Sheffield· S2 2GQ
478 pupils
KS2: 42% met expected standard
Teaching jobs in Sheffield
View 118 open teaching jobs in Sheffield →Sheffield: frequently asked questions
How many schools are there in Sheffield?
Sheffield has 191 schools, including 131 primary and 26 secondary schools, educating around 81,730 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 Sheffield?
The median teacher salary across Sheffield's state-funded schools is £46,016.7 (DfE School Workforce Census 2024-25), below the England average of £47,185. The pupil–teacher ratio is 18.8, against an England average of 18.6.
Who employs teachers in Sheffield?
It depends on the school. In council-maintained schools, Sheffield local authority is the legal employer; in academies and free schools the academy trust employs staff directly. You can apply for teaching jobs in Sheffield through the school, the academy trust, the council or a recruitment agency.
How do I apply for a school place in Sheffield?
Apply through Sheffield'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 Sheffield by postcode; deadlines and catchment rules are set by the council.
Are there teaching jobs in Sheffield?
Yes — there are currently 118 open teaching vacancies in Sheffield. New roles are listed as schools and trusts publish them.