Wakefield
158 schools · 113 primary · 18 secondary · 37 open teaching jobs
Wakefield is one of England's local authorities, responsible for 158 schools — 113 primary, 18 secondary, educating around 57,312 pupils. The median teacher salary across Wakefield's state-funded schools is £46,525 (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 Wakefield.
Wakefield at a glance
- Local authority
- Wakefield
- Nation
- England
- Total schools
- 158
- Primary schools
- 113
- Secondary schools
- 18
- Pupils (state-funded)
- 57,312
- Teachers (FTE)
- 2,774
- Pupil–teacher ratio
- 19.9 (England 18.6)
- Median teacher pay
- £46,525
- Spend per pupil
- £7,766
- 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 — Wakefield
157 schools in Wakefield plotted by location.
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Teaching in Wakefield
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 Wakefield
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 Wakefield
Admissions, term dates, SEND and transport — official council services for Wakefield.
Links open official GOV.UK services, which direct you to Wakefield’s council by postcode. Always confirm dates and deadlines with the council.
Schools in Wakefield
De Lacy Academy
Knottingley, Wakefield· WF11 0BZ
869 pupils
Attainment 8: 45.6
Trust: DELTA ACADEMIES TRUST
De Lacy Primary School
Pontefract, Wakefield· WF8 2TG
336 pupils
KS2: 80% met expected standard
Trust: PONTEFRACT ACADEMIES TRUST
England Lane Academy
Knottingley, Wakefield· WF11 0JA
227 pupils
KS2: 85% met expected standard
Trust: DELTA ACADEMIES TRUST
Lee Brigg Infant and Nursery School
Normanton, Wakefield· WF6 2LN
151 pupils
Trust: WATERTON ACADEMY TRUST
Oakfield Park School
Pontefract, Wakefield· WF7 7DT
162 pupils
Outwood Primary Academy Lofthouse Gate
Wakefield, Wakefield· WF3 3HU
457 pupils
KS2: 90% met expected standard
Trust: OUTWOOD GRANGE ACADEMIES TRUST
Teaching jobs in Wakefield
View 37 open teaching jobs in Wakefield →Wakefield: frequently asked questions
How many schools are there in Wakefield?
Wakefield has 158 schools, including 113 primary and 18 secondary schools, educating around 57,312 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 Wakefield?
The median teacher salary across Wakefield'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 19.9, against an England average of 18.6.
Who employs teachers in Wakefield?
It depends on the school. In council-maintained schools, Wakefield local authority is the legal employer; in academies and free schools the academy trust employs staff directly. You can apply for teaching jobs in Wakefield through the school, the academy trust, the council or a recruitment agency.
How do I apply for a school place in Wakefield?
Apply through Wakefield'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 Wakefield by postcode; deadlines and catchment rules are set by the council.
Are there teaching jobs in Wakefield?
Yes — there are currently 37 open teaching vacancies in Wakefield. New roles are listed as schools and trusts publish them.