Trafford is one of England's local authorities, responsible for 103 schools — 63 primary, 19 secondary, educating around 43,543 pupils. The median teacher salary across Trafford's state-funded schools is £46,525 (2024-25). There are currently 9 open teaching jobs across the authority. Browse schools by town, see how the authority compares, and find teaching jobs in Trafford.
Trafford at a glance
- Local authority
- Trafford
- Nation
- England
- Total schools
- 103
- Primary schools
- 63
- Secondary schools
- 19
- Pupils (state-funded)
- 43,543
- Teachers (FTE)
- 2,404
- Pupil–teacher ratio
- 18.3 (England 18.6)
- Median teacher pay
- £46,525
- Spend per pupil
- £7,109
- Open teaching jobs
- 9
Workforce figures DfE School Workforce Census 2024-25; spending DfE CFR 2024-25; schools & pupils from GIAS. Open Government Licence.
Schools map — Trafford
103 schools in Trafford plotted by location.
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Teaching in Trafford
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 Trafford
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 Trafford
Admissions, term dates, SEND and transport — official council services for Trafford.
Links open official GOV.UK services, which direct you to Trafford’s council by postcode. Always confirm dates and deadlines with the council.
Schools in Trafford
Altrincham Grammar School for Boys
Altrincham, Trafford· WA14 2RS
1,421 pupils
Attainment 8: 78.5
Trust: THE HAMBLIN EDUCATION TRUST
Altrincham Grammar School for Girls
Altrincham, Trafford· WA14 2NL
1,384 pupils
Attainment 8: 80.6
Trust: BRIGHT FUTURES EDUCATIONAL TRUST
Bowdon CofE Primary School
Altrincham, Trafford· WA14 3EX
616 pupils
KS2: 80% met expected standard
Davyhulme Primary School
Trafford, Trafford· M41 0RX
514 pupils
KS2: 90% met expected standard
Loreto Grammar School
Altrincham, Trafford· WA14 4AH
1,072 pupils
Attainment 8: 73.7
Trust: LORETO GRAMMAR SCHOOL
Park Road Academy Primary School
Altrincham, Trafford· WA14 5AP
236 pupils
KS2: 90% met expected standard
Trust: PARK ROAD ACADEMY PRIMARY SCHOOL
Teaching jobs in Trafford
View 9 open teaching jobs in Trafford →Trafford: frequently asked questions
How many schools are there in Trafford?
Trafford has 103 schools, including 63 primary and 19 secondary schools, educating around 43,543 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 Trafford?
The median teacher salary across Trafford'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 18.3, against an England average of 18.6.
Who employs teachers in Trafford?
It depends on the school. In council-maintained schools, Trafford local authority is the legal employer; in academies and free schools the academy trust employs staff directly. You can apply for teaching jobs in Trafford through the school, the academy trust, the council or a recruitment agency.
How do I apply for a school place in Trafford?
Apply through Trafford'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 Trafford by postcode; deadlines and catchment rules are set by the council.
Are there teaching jobs in Trafford?
Yes — there are currently 9 open teaching vacancies in Trafford. New roles are listed as schools and trusts publish them.