St. Helens is one of England's local authorities, responsible for 80 schools — 54 primary, 9 secondary, educating around 27,191 pupils. The median teacher salary across St. Helens's state-funded schools is £49,084 (2024-25). There are currently 5 open teaching jobs across the authority. Browse schools by town, see how the authority compares, and find teaching jobs in St. Helens.
St. Helens at a glance
- Local authority
- St. Helens
- Nation
- England
- Total schools
- 80
- Primary schools
- 54
- Secondary schools
- 9
- Pupils (state-funded)
- 27,191
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1,488
- Pupil–teacher ratio
- 18 (England 18.6)
- Median teacher pay
- £49,084
- Spend per pupil
- £7,899
- Open teaching jobs
- 5
Workforce figures DfE School Workforce Census 2024-25; spending DfE CFR 2024-25; schools & pupils from GIAS. Open Government Licence.
Schools map — St. Helens
80 schools in St. Helens plotted by location.
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Teaching in St. Helens
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 St. Helens
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 St. Helens
Admissions, term dates, SEND and transport — official council services for St. Helens.
Links open official GOV.UK services, which direct you to St. Helens’s council by postcode. Always confirm dates and deadlines with the council.
Schools in St. Helens
Bleak Hill Primary School
St Helens, St. Helens· WA10 6HG
581 pupils
KS2: 65% met expected standard
Ashurst Primary School
St Helens, St. Helens· WA11 9QJ
212 pupils
KS2: 57% met expected standard
Billinge Chapel End Primary School
Wigan, St. Helens· WN5 7TX
207 pupils
KS2: 67% met expected standard
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Eccleston Mere Primary School
St Helens, St. Helens· WA10 5NX
403 pupils
KS2: 66% met expected standard
Haydock English Martyrs' Primary School
St. Helens, St. Helens· WA11 0JY
261 pupils
KS2: 59% met expected standard
Holy Cross Catholic Primary School
St Helens, St. Helens· WA10 1LN
206 pupils
KS2: 44% met expected standard
Teaching jobs in St. Helens
View 5 open teaching jobs in St. Helens →St. Helens: frequently asked questions
How many schools are there in St. Helens?
St. Helens has 80 schools, including 54 primary and 9 secondary schools, educating around 27,191 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 St. Helens?
The median teacher salary across St. Helens's state-funded schools is £49,084 (DfE School Workforce Census 2024-25), above the England average of £47,185. The pupil–teacher ratio is 18, against an England average of 18.6.
Who employs teachers in St. Helens?
It depends on the school. In council-maintained schools, St. Helens local authority is the legal employer; in academies and free schools the academy trust employs staff directly. You can apply for teaching jobs in St. Helens through the school, the academy trust, the council or a recruitment agency.
How do I apply for a school place in St. Helens?
Apply through St. Helens'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 St. Helens by postcode; deadlines and catchment rules are set by the council.
Are there teaching jobs in St. Helens?
Yes — there are currently 5 open teaching vacancies in St. Helens. New roles are listed as schools and trusts publish them.