Shropshire
185 schools · 126 primary · 19 secondary · 27 open teaching jobs
Shropshire is one of England's local authorities, responsible for 185 schools — 126 primary, 19 secondary, educating around 40,862 pupils. The median teacher salary across Shropshire's state-funded schools is £47,916 (2024-25). There are currently 27 open teaching jobs across the authority. Browse schools by town, see how the authority compares, and find teaching jobs in Shropshire.
Shropshire at a glance
- Local authority
- Shropshire
- Nation
- England
- Total schools
- 185
- Primary schools
- 126
- Secondary schools
- 19
- Pupils (state-funded)
- 40,862
- Teachers (FTE)
- 2,118
- Pupil–teacher ratio
- 18.6 (England 18.6)
- Median teacher pay
- £47,916
- Spend per pupil
- £7,607
- Open teaching jobs
- 27
Workforce figures DfE School Workforce Census 2024-25; spending DfE CFR 2024-25; schools & pupils from GIAS. Open Government Licence.
Schools map — Shropshire
185 schools in Shropshire plotted by location.
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Teaching in Shropshire
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 Shropshire
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 Shropshire
Admissions, term dates, SEND and transport — official council services for Shropshire.
Links open official GOV.UK services, which direct you to Shropshire’s council by postcode. Always confirm dates and deadlines with the council.
Schools in Shropshire
Adderley CofE Primary School
Market Drayton, Shropshire· TF9 3TF
46 pupils
Coleham Primary School
Shrewsbury, Shropshire· SY3 7EN
429 pupils
KS2: 75% met expected standard
Trust: THE 3-18 EDUCATION TRUST
Longnor CofE Primary School
Shrewsbury, Shropshire· SY5 7PP
116 pupils
KS2: 69% met expected standard
Alveley Primary School
Bridgnorth, Shropshire· WV15 6JT
117 pupils
KS2: 75% met expected standard
Trust: TRUSTED SCHOOLS ALLIANCE
Barrow 1618 CofE Free School
Broseley, Shropshire· TF12 5BW
97 pupils
KS2: 77% met expected standard
Trust: BARROW 1618 THE SCHOOL CO
Bishops Castle Primary School
Bishops Castle, Shropshire· SY9 5PA
136 pupils
KS2: 50% met expected standard
Trust: DIOCESE OF HEREFORD MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Teaching jobs in Shropshire
View 27 open teaching jobs in Shropshire →Shropshire: frequently asked questions
How many schools are there in Shropshire?
Shropshire has 185 schools, including 126 primary and 19 secondary schools, educating around 40,862 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 Shropshire?
The median teacher salary across Shropshire's state-funded schools is £47,916 (DfE School Workforce Census 2024-25), above the England average of £47,185. The pupil–teacher ratio is 18.6, against an England average of 18.6.
Who employs teachers in Shropshire?
It depends on the school. In council-maintained schools, Shropshire local authority is the legal employer; in academies and free schools the academy trust employs staff directly. You can apply for teaching jobs in Shropshire through the school, the academy trust, the council or a recruitment agency.
How do I apply for a school place in Shropshire?
Apply through Shropshire'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 Shropshire by postcode; deadlines and catchment rules are set by the council.
Are there teaching jobs in Shropshire?
Yes — there are currently 27 open teaching vacancies in Shropshire. New roles are listed as schools and trusts publish them.