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Warrington

94 schools · 69 primary · 13 secondary · 23 open teaching jobs

94
Schools
30,432
Pupils
1,790
Teachers (FTE)
23
Open 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).

£46,525
median teacher pay
below England avg (£47,185)
18.5
pupils per teacher
England avg 18.6
1,790
teachers (FTE)

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).

£7,045
per pupil (all phases)
£6,052
per primary pupil
£7,449
per secondary pupil

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

View all 94 schools in Warrington

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.