Staffordshire
455 schools · 308 primary · 56 secondary · 101 open teaching jobs
Staffordshire is one of England's local authorities, responsible for 455 schools — 308 primary, 56 secondary, educating around 127,435 pupils. The median teacher salary across Staffordshire's state-funded schools is £46,525 (2024-25). There are currently 101 open teaching jobs across the authority. Browse schools by town, see how the authority compares, and find teaching jobs in Staffordshire.
Staffordshire at a glance
- Local authority
- Staffordshire
- Nation
- England
- Total schools
- 455
- Primary schools
- 308
- Secondary schools
- 56
- Pupils (state-funded)
- 127,435
- Teachers (FTE)
- 6,852
- Pupil–teacher ratio
- 18.6 (England 18.6)
- Median teacher pay
- £46,525
- Spend per pupil
- £7,692
- Open teaching jobs
- 101
Workforce figures DfE School Workforce Census 2024-25; spending DfE CFR 2024-25; schools & pupils from GIAS. Open Government Licence.
Schools map — Staffordshire
453 schools in Staffordshire plotted by location.
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Teaching in Staffordshire
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 Staffordshire
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 Staffordshire
Admissions, term dates, SEND and transport — official council services for Staffordshire.
Links open official GOV.UK services, which direct you to Staffordshire’s council by postcode. Always confirm dates and deadlines with the council.
Schools in Staffordshire
Blessed Robert Sutton Catholic Voluntary Academy
Burton-on-Trent, Staffordshire· DE15 9SD
612 pupils
Attainment 8: 46.7
Trust: ST RALPH SHERWIN CATHOLIC MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Forsbrook CofE Controlled Primary School
Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire· ST11 9PW
215 pupils
KS2: 74% met expected standard
Fulfen Primary School
Burntwood, Staffordshire· WS7 9BJ
398 pupils
KS2: 73% met expected standard
Leasowes Primary School
Stafford, Staffordshire· ST17 0HT
424 pupils
KS2: 86% met expected standard
Trust: THE SOUTH EAST STAFFORD ACADEMY TRUST
Oxhey First School
Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire· ST8 7EB
197 pupils
Trust: CHILDREN FIRST LEARNING PARTNERSHIP
Shobnall Primary & Nursery School
Burton-on-Trent, Staffordshire· DE14 2BB
216 pupils
KS2: 97% met expected standard
Trust: JOHN TAYLOR MAT
Teaching jobs in Staffordshire
View 101 open teaching jobs in Staffordshire →Staffordshire: frequently asked questions
How many schools are there in Staffordshire?
Staffordshire has 455 schools, including 308 primary and 56 secondary schools, educating around 127,435 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 Staffordshire?
The median teacher salary across Staffordshire'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 18.6, against an England average of 18.6.
Who employs teachers in Staffordshire?
It depends on the school. In council-maintained schools, Staffordshire local authority is the legal employer; in academies and free schools the academy trust employs staff directly. You can apply for teaching jobs in Staffordshire through the school, the academy trust, the council or a recruitment agency.
How do I apply for a school place in Staffordshire?
Apply through Staffordshire'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 Staffordshire by postcode; deadlines and catchment rules are set by the council.
Are there teaching jobs in Staffordshire?
Yes — there are currently 101 open teaching vacancies in Staffordshire. New roles are listed as schools and trusts publish them.