Stoke-on-Trent
116 schools · 71 primary · 15 secondary · 37 open teaching jobs
Stoke-on-Trent is one of England's local authorities, responsible for 116 schools — 71 primary, 15 secondary, educating around 41,253 pupils. The median teacher salary across Stoke-on-Trent's state-funded schools is £45,865.8 (2024-25). There are currently 37 open teaching jobs across the authority. Browse schools by town, see how the authority compares, and find teaching jobs in Stoke-on-Trent.
Stoke-on-Trent at a glance
- Local authority
- Stoke-on-Trent
- Nation
- England
- Total schools
- 116
- Primary schools
- 71
- Secondary schools
- 15
- Pupils (state-funded)
- 41,253
- Teachers (FTE)
- 2,175
- Pupil–teacher ratio
- 19.7 (England 18.6)
- Median teacher pay
- £45,865.8
- Spend per pupil
- £6,961
- Open teaching jobs
- 37
Workforce figures DfE School Workforce Census 2024-25; spending DfE CFR 2024-25; schools & pupils from GIAS. Open Government Licence.
Schools map — Stoke-on-Trent
116 schools in Stoke-on-Trent plotted by location.
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Teaching in Stoke-on-Trent
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 Stoke-on-Trent
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 Stoke-on-Trent
Admissions, term dates, SEND and transport — official council services for Stoke-on-Trent.
Links open official GOV.UK services, which direct you to Stoke-on-Trent’s council by postcode. Always confirm dates and deadlines with the council.
Schools in Stoke-on-Trent
Co-op Academy Glebe
Stoke-on-Trent, Stoke-on-Trent· ST4 3HZ
233 pupils
KS2: 82% met expected standard
Trust: THE CO-OPERATIVE ACADEMIES TRUST
Mill Hill Primary Academy
Stoke-on-Trent, Stoke-on-Trent· ST6 6ED
469 pupils
KS2: 72% met expected standard
Trust: CITY LEARNING TRUST
New Ford Academy
Stoke-on-Trent, Stoke-on-Trent· ST6 1PY
472 pupils
KS2: 70% met expected standard
Trust: THE LIGHTHOUSE TRUST
Newstead Primary Academy
Stoke-on-Trent, Stoke-on-Trent· ST3 3LQ
430 pupils
KS2: 83% met expected standard
Trust: INSPIRATIONAL LEARNING ACADEMIES TRUST
Our Lady and St Benedict Catholic Academy
Stoke-on-Trent, Stoke-on-Trent· ST2 8AU
221 pupils
KS2: 58% met expected standard
Trust: ST GABRIEL THE ARCHANGEL CATHOLIC MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
St Mary's Church of England Primary School
Stoke-on-Trent, Stoke-on-Trent· ST6 5DE
497 pupils
KS2: 81% met expected standard
Trust: ST MARY'S ANGLICAN ACADEMY
Teaching jobs in Stoke-on-Trent
View 37 open teaching jobs in Stoke-on-Trent →Stoke-on-Trent: frequently asked questions
How many schools are there in Stoke-on-Trent?
Stoke-on-Trent has 116 schools, including 71 primary and 15 secondary schools, educating around 41,253 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 Stoke-on-Trent?
The median teacher salary across Stoke-on-Trent's state-funded schools is £45,865.8 (DfE School Workforce Census 2024-25), below the England average of £47,185. The pupil–teacher ratio is 19.7, against an England average of 18.6.
Who employs teachers in Stoke-on-Trent?
It depends on the school. In council-maintained schools, Stoke-on-Trent local authority is the legal employer; in academies and free schools the academy trust employs staff directly. You can apply for teaching jobs in Stoke-on-Trent through the school, the academy trust, the council or a recruitment agency.
How do I apply for a school place in Stoke-on-Trent?
Apply through Stoke-on-Trent'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 Stoke-on-Trent by postcode; deadlines and catchment rules are set by the council.
Are there teaching jobs in Stoke-on-Trent?
Yes — there are currently 37 open teaching vacancies in Stoke-on-Trent. New roles are listed as schools and trusts publish them.