Telford and Wrekin
86 schools · 56 primary · 12 secondary · 15 open teaching jobs
Telford and Wrekin is one of England's local authorities, responsible for 86 schools — 56 primary, 12 secondary, educating around 31,255 pupils. The median teacher salary across Telford and Wrekin's state-funded schools is £47,788.6 (2024-25). There are currently 15 open teaching jobs across the authority. Browse schools by town, see how the authority compares, and find teaching jobs in Telford and Wrekin.
Telford and Wrekin at a glance
- Local authority
- Telford and Wrekin
- Nation
- England
- Total schools
- 86
- Primary schools
- 56
- Secondary schools
- 12
- Pupils (state-funded)
- 31,255
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1,693
- Pupil–teacher ratio
- 18.2 (England 18.6)
- Median teacher pay
- £47,788.6
- Spend per pupil
- £7,917
- Open teaching jobs
- 15
Workforce figures DfE School Workforce Census 2024-25; spending DfE CFR 2024-25; schools & pupils from GIAS. Open Government Licence.
Schools map — Telford and Wrekin
86 schools in Telford and Wrekin plotted by location.
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Teaching in Telford and Wrekin
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 Telford and Wrekin
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 Telford and Wrekin
Admissions, term dates, SEND and transport — official council services for Telford and Wrekin.
Links open official GOV.UK services, which direct you to Telford and Wrekin’s council by postcode. Always confirm dates and deadlines with the council.
Schools in Telford and Wrekin
Newport Girls' High School Academy
Newport, Telford and Wrekin· TF10 7HL
836 pupils
Attainment 8: 75.3
Trust: NEWPORT GIRLS' HIGH SCHOOL ACADEMY TRUST
Redhill Primary Academy
Telford, Telford and Wrekin· TF2 9GZ
485 pupils
KS2: 78% met expected standard
Trust: THOMAS TELFORD MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Captain Webb Primary School
TELFORD, Telford and Wrekin· TF4 3DU
464 pupils
KS2: 70% met expected standard
Charlton School
Telford and Wrekin, Telford and Wrekin· TF1 3FA
1,236 pupils
Attainment 8: 42.7
Trust: LEARNING COMMUNITY TRUST
Dawley Church of England Primary Academy
Telford, Telford and Wrekin· TF4 3AL
213 pupils
KS2: 62% met expected standard
Trust: ST CHAD'S ACADEMIES TRUST
Donnington Wood Infant School and Nursery Centre
Telford, Telford and Wrekin· TF2 8EP
180 pupils
Teaching jobs in Telford and Wrekin
View 15 open teaching jobs in Telford and Wrekin →Telford and Wrekin: frequently asked questions
How many schools are there in Telford and Wrekin?
Telford and Wrekin has 86 schools, including 56 primary and 12 secondary schools, educating around 31,255 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 Telford and Wrekin?
The median teacher salary across Telford and Wrekin's state-funded schools is £47,788.6 (DfE School Workforce Census 2024-25), above the England average of £47,185. The pupil–teacher ratio is 18.2, against an England average of 18.6.
Who employs teachers in Telford and Wrekin?
It depends on the school. In council-maintained schools, Telford and Wrekin local authority is the legal employer; in academies and free schools the academy trust employs staff directly. You can apply for teaching jobs in Telford and Wrekin through the school, the academy trust, the council or a recruitment agency.
How do I apply for a school place in Telford and Wrekin?
Apply through Telford and Wrekin'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 Telford and Wrekin by postcode; deadlines and catchment rules are set by the council.
Are there teaching jobs in Telford and Wrekin?
Yes — there are currently 15 open teaching vacancies in Telford and Wrekin. New roles are listed as schools and trusts publish them.