Solihull is one of England's local authorities, responsible for 91 schools — 59 primary, 15 secondary, educating around 40,818 pupils. The median teacher salary across Solihull's state-funded schools is £46,525 (2024-25). There are currently 21 open teaching jobs across the authority. Browse schools by town, see how the authority compares, and find teaching jobs in Solihull.
Solihull at a glance
- Local authority
- Solihull
- Nation
- England
- Total schools
- 91
- Primary schools
- 59
- Secondary schools
- 15
- Pupils (state-funded)
- 40,818
- Teachers (FTE)
- 2,222
- Pupil–teacher ratio
- 18 (England 18.6)
- Median teacher pay
- £46,525
- Spend per pupil
- £7,546
- Open teaching jobs
- 21
Workforce figures DfE School Workforce Census 2024-25; spending DfE CFR 2024-25; schools & pupils from GIAS. Open Government Licence.
Schools map — Solihull
91 schools in Solihull plotted by location.
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Teaching in Solihull
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 Solihull
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 Solihull
Admissions, term dates, SEND and transport — official council services for Solihull.
Links open official GOV.UK services, which direct you to Solihull’s council by postcode. Always confirm dates and deadlines with the council.
Schools in Solihull
Oak Cottage Primary School
Solihull, Solihull· B91 1DY
Trust: COLLABORATIVE EDUCATION TRUST
Arden
Solihull, Solihull· B93 0PT
1,817 pupils
Attainment 8: 59.6
Trust: ARDEN MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Bentley Heath Church of England Primary School
Solihull, Solihull· B93 9AS
360 pupils
KS2: 77% met expected standard
Trust: BIRMINGHAM DIOCESAN MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
Berkswell Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Coventry, Solihull· CV7 7BJ
235 pupils
KS2: 70% met expected standard
Bishop Wilson Church of England Primary School
Birmingham, Solihull· B37 7TR
437 pupils
KS2: 61% met expected standard
Blossomfield Infant and Nursery School
Solihull, Solihull· B90 3QX
276 pupils
Teaching jobs in Solihull
View 21 open teaching jobs in Solihull →Solihull: frequently asked questions
How many schools are there in Solihull?
Solihull has 91 schools, including 59 primary and 15 secondary schools, educating around 40,818 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 Solihull?
The median teacher salary across Solihull'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 18, against an England average of 18.6.
Who employs teachers in Solihull?
It depends on the school. In council-maintained schools, Solihull local authority is the legal employer; in academies and free schools the academy trust employs staff directly. You can apply for teaching jobs in Solihull through the school, the academy trust, the council or a recruitment agency.
How do I apply for a school place in Solihull?
Apply through Solihull'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 Solihull by postcode; deadlines and catchment rules are set by the council.
Are there teaching jobs in Solihull?
Yes — there are currently 21 open teaching vacancies in Solihull. New roles are listed as schools and trusts publish them.