Warrington
94 schools · 69 primary · 13 secondary · 23 open teaching jobs
Warrington is one of England's local authorities, responsible for 94 schools — 69 primary, 13 secondary, educating around 30,432 pupils. The median teacher salary across Warrington's state-funded schools is £46,525 (2024-25). There are currently 23 open teaching jobs across the authority. Browse schools by town, see how the authority compares, and find teaching jobs in Warrington.
Warrington at a glance
- Local authority
- Warrington
- Nation
- England
- Total schools
- 94
- Primary schools
- 69
- Secondary schools
- 13
- Pupils (state-funded)
- 30,432
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1,790
- Pupil–teacher ratio
- 18.5 (England 18.6)
- Median teacher pay
- £46,525
- Spend per pupil
- £7,045
- Open teaching jobs
- 23
Workforce figures DfE School Workforce Census 2024-25; spending DfE CFR 2024-25; schools & pupils from GIAS. Open Government Licence.
Schools map — Warrington
94 schools in Warrington plotted by location.
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Teaching in Warrington
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 Warrington
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 Warrington
Admissions, term dates, SEND and transport — official council services for Warrington.
Links open official GOV.UK services, which direct you to Warrington’s council by postcode. Always confirm dates and deadlines with the council.
Schools in Warrington
Barrow Hall Community Primary School
Warrington, Warrington· WA5 3TX
630 pupils
KS2: 79% met expected standard
Evelyn Street Primary Academy and Nursery
Warrington, Warrington· WA5 1BD
341 pupils
KS2: 90% met expected standard
Trust: WARRINGTON PRIMARY ACADEMY TRUST
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School
Warrington, Warrington· WA5 1NS
194 pupils
KS2: 42% met expected standard
St Peter's Catholic Primary School
Warrington, Warrington· WA1 4PQ
214 pupils
KS2: 79% met expected standard
Beamont Primary School
Warrington, Warrington· WA2 7RQ
377 pupils
KS2: 78% met expected standard
Trust: WARRINGTON PRIMARY ACADEMY TRUST
Bewsey Lodge Academy
Warrington, Warrington· WA5 0AG
Trust: EMMANUEL DIOCESE OF LIVERPOOL ACADEMIES TRUST
Teaching jobs in Warrington
View 23 open teaching jobs in Warrington →Warrington: frequently asked questions
How many schools are there in Warrington?
Warrington has 94 schools, including 69 primary and 13 secondary schools, educating around 30,432 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 Warrington?
The median teacher salary across Warrington'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 18.5, against an England average of 18.6.
Who employs teachers in Warrington?
It depends on the school. In council-maintained schools, Warrington local authority is the legal employer; in academies and free schools the academy trust employs staff directly. You can apply for teaching jobs in Warrington through the school, the academy trust, the council or a recruitment agency.
How do I apply for a school place in Warrington?
Apply through Warrington'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 Warrington by postcode; deadlines and catchment rules are set by the council.
Are there teaching jobs in Warrington?
Yes — there are currently 23 open teaching vacancies in Warrington. New roles are listed as schools and trusts publish them.