Stockport
137 schools · 86 primary · 14 secondary · 30 open teaching jobs
Stockport is one of England's local authorities, responsible for 137 schools — 86 primary, 14 secondary, educating around 43,645 pupils. The median teacher salary across Stockport's state-funded schools is £46,525 (2024-25). There are currently 30 open teaching jobs across the authority. Browse schools by town, see how the authority compares, and find teaching jobs in Stockport.
Stockport at a glance
- Local authority
- Stockport
- Nation
- England
- Total schools
- 137
- Primary schools
- 86
- Secondary schools
- 14
- Pupils (state-funded)
- 43,645
- Teachers (FTE)
- 2,410
- Pupil–teacher ratio
- 17.9 (England 18.6)
- Median teacher pay
- £46,525
- Spend per pupil
- £7,329
- Open teaching jobs
- 30
Workforce figures DfE School Workforce Census 2024-25; spending DfE CFR 2024-25; schools & pupils from GIAS. Open Government Licence.
Schools map — Stockport
137 schools in Stockport plotted by location.
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Teaching in Stockport
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 Stockport
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 Stockport
Admissions, term dates, SEND and transport — official council services for Stockport.
Links open official GOV.UK services, which direct you to Stockport’s council by postcode. Always confirm dates and deadlines with the council.
Schools in Stockport
Bradshaw Hall Primary School
Cheadle, Stockport· SK8 6AN
468 pupils
KS2: 90% met expected standard
Gatley Primary School
Stockport, Stockport· SK8 4NB
636 pupils
KS2: 93% met expected standard
Trust: EDUCATION LEARNING TRUST
Ladybrook Primary School
Stockport, Stockport· SK7 2LT
242 pupils
KS2: 83% met expected standard
Laurus Cheadle Hulme
Stockport, Stockport· SK8 5GB
1,049 pupils
Attainment 8: 54.5
Trust: THE LAURUS TRUST
Queensgate Primary School
Stockport, Stockport· SK7 1NE
271 pupils
KS2: 92% met expected standard
Banks Lane Infant School
Stockport, Stockport· SK1 4PR
306 pupils
Teaching jobs in Stockport
View 30 open teaching jobs in Stockport →Stockport: frequently asked questions
How many schools are there in Stockport?
Stockport has 137 schools, including 86 primary and 14 secondary schools, educating around 43,645 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 Stockport?
The median teacher salary across Stockport'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 17.9, against an England average of 18.6.
Who employs teachers in Stockport?
It depends on the school. In council-maintained schools, Stockport local authority is the legal employer; in academies and free schools the academy trust employs staff directly. You can apply for teaching jobs in Stockport through the school, the academy trust, the council or a recruitment agency.
How do I apply for a school place in Stockport?
Apply through Stockport'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 Stockport by postcode; deadlines and catchment rules are set by the council.
Are there teaching jobs in Stockport?
Yes — there are currently 30 open teaching vacancies in Stockport. New roles are listed as schools and trusts publish them.