Sunderland
125 schools · 81 primary · 16 secondary · 11 open teaching jobs
Sunderland is one of England's local authorities, responsible for 125 schools — 81 primary, 16 secondary, educating around 42,057 pupils. The median teacher salary across Sunderland's state-funded schools is £47,338.1 (2024-25). There are currently 11 open teaching jobs across the authority. Browse schools by town, see how the authority compares, and find teaching jobs in Sunderland.
Sunderland at a glance
- Local authority
- Sunderland
- Nation
- England
- Total schools
- 125
- Primary schools
- 81
- Secondary schools
- 16
- Pupils (state-funded)
- 42,057
- Teachers (FTE)
- 2,319
- Pupil–teacher ratio
- 17.8 (England 18.6)
- Median teacher pay
- £47,338.1
- Spend per pupil
- £7,996
- Open teaching jobs
- 11
Workforce figures DfE School Workforce Census 2024-25; spending DfE CFR 2024-25; schools & pupils from GIAS. Open Government Licence.
Schools map — Sunderland
124 schools in Sunderland plotted by location.
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Teaching in Sunderland
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 Sunderland
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 Sunderland
Admissions, term dates, SEND and transport — official council services for Sunderland.
Links open official GOV.UK services, which direct you to Sunderland’s council by postcode. Always confirm dates and deadlines with the council.
Schools in Sunderland
Barnwell Academy
Houghton le Spring, Sunderland· DH4 7RT
317 pupils
KS2: 63% met expected standard
Trust: TYNE AND WEAR LEARNING TRUST
Bernard Gilpin Primary School
Houghton le Spring, Sunderland· DH5 8DA
422 pupils
KS2: 87% met expected standard
Bexhill Academy
Sunderland, Sunderland· SR5 4PJ
361 pupils
KS2: 78% met expected standard
Trust: WISE ACADEMIES
Fulwell Junior School
Sunderland, Sunderland· SR6 9EE
350 pupils
KS2: 78% met expected standard
Harry Watts Academy
Sunderland, Sunderland· SR5 5JA
175 pupils
KS2: 0% met expected standard
Trust: PROSPER LEARNING TRUST
Mill Hill Nursery School
Sunderland, Sunderland· SR3 2PJ
143 pupils
Teaching jobs in Sunderland
View 11 open teaching jobs in Sunderland →Sunderland: frequently asked questions
How many schools are there in Sunderland?
Sunderland has 125 schools, including 81 primary and 16 secondary schools, educating around 42,057 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 Sunderland?
The median teacher salary across Sunderland's state-funded schools is £47,338.1 (DfE School Workforce Census 2024-25), above the England average of £47,185. The pupil–teacher ratio is 17.8, against an England average of 18.6.
Who employs teachers in Sunderland?
It depends on the school. In council-maintained schools, Sunderland local authority is the legal employer; in academies and free schools the academy trust employs staff directly. You can apply for teaching jobs in Sunderland through the school, the academy trust, the council or a recruitment agency.
How do I apply for a school place in Sunderland?
Apply through Sunderland'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 Sunderland by postcode; deadlines and catchment rules are set by the council.
Are there teaching jobs in Sunderland?
Yes — there are currently 11 open teaching vacancies in Sunderland. New roles are listed as schools and trusts publish them.