Westmorland and Furness
162 schools · 121 primary · 19 secondary · 19 open teaching jobs
Westmorland and Furness is one of England's local authorities, responsible for 162 schools — 121 primary, 19 secondary, educating around 31,918 pupils. The median teacher salary across Westmorland and Furness's state-funded schools is £48,860.8 (2024-25). There are currently 19 open teaching jobs across the authority. Browse schools by town, see how the authority compares, and find teaching jobs in Westmorland and Furness.
Westmorland and Furness at a glance
- Local authority
- Westmorland and Furness
- Nation
- England
- Total schools
- 162
- Primary schools
- 121
- Secondary schools
- 19
- Pupils (state-funded)
- 31,918
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1,798
- Pupil–teacher ratio
- 16.8 (England 18.6)
- Median teacher pay
- £48,860.8
- Spend per pupil
- £8,515
- Open teaching jobs
- 19
Workforce figures DfE School Workforce Census 2024-25; spending DfE CFR 2024-25; schools & pupils from GIAS. Open Government Licence.
Schools map — Westmorland and Furness
162 schools in Westmorland and Furness plotted by location.
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Teaching in Westmorland and Furness
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 Westmorland and Furness
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 Westmorland and Furness
Admissions, term dates, SEND and transport — official council services for Westmorland and Furness.
Links open official GOV.UK services, which direct you to Westmorland and Furness’s council by postcode. Always confirm dates and deadlines with the council.
Schools in Westmorland and Furness
George Romney Junior School
Dalton-in-Furness, Westmorland and Furness· LA15 8SE
68 pupils
KS2: 80% met expected standard
Sir John Barrow School
Ulverston, Westmorland and Furness· LA12 0BD
242 pupils
KS2: 72% met expected standard
Victoria Academy
Barrow-in-Furness, Westmorland and Furness· LA14 5NE
201 pupils
KS2: 65% met expected standard
Trust: FURNESS EDUCATION TRUST
Appleby Grammar School
Appleby-in-Westmorland, Westmorland and Furness· CA16 6XU
360 pupils
Attainment 8: 40.7
Trust: APPLEBY GRAMMAR SCHOOL
Appleby Primary School
Appleby-in-Westmorland, Westmorland and Furness· CA16 6TX
179 pupils
KS2: 50% met expected standard
Arnside National CofE School
Carnforth, Westmorland and Furness· LA5 0DW
104 pupils
KS2: 88% met expected standard
Trust: ARNSIDE NATIONAL CHURCH OF ENGLAND SCHOOL
Teaching jobs in Westmorland and Furness
View 19 open teaching jobs in Westmorland and Furness →Westmorland and Furness: frequently asked questions
How many schools are there in Westmorland and Furness?
Westmorland and Furness has 162 schools, including 121 primary and 19 secondary schools, educating around 31,918 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 Westmorland and Furness?
The median teacher salary across Westmorland and Furness's state-funded schools is £48,860.8 (DfE School Workforce Census 2024-25), above the England average of £47,185. The pupil–teacher ratio is 16.8, against an England average of 18.6.
Who employs teachers in Westmorland and Furness?
It depends on the school. In council-maintained schools, Westmorland and Furness local authority is the legal employer; in academies and free schools the academy trust employs staff directly. You can apply for teaching jobs in Westmorland and Furness through the school, the academy trust, the council or a recruitment agency.
How do I apply for a school place in Westmorland and Furness?
Apply through Westmorland and Furness'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 Westmorland and Furness by postcode; deadlines and catchment rules are set by the council.
Are there teaching jobs in Westmorland and Furness?
Yes — there are currently 19 open teaching vacancies in Westmorland and Furness. New roles are listed as schools and trusts publish them.