Wigan is one of England's local authorities, responsible for 145 schools — 99 primary, 19 secondary, educating around 48,309 pupils. The median teacher salary across Wigan's state-funded schools is £46,525 (2024-25). There are currently 20 open teaching jobs across the authority. Browse schools by town, see how the authority compares, and find teaching jobs in Wigan.
Wigan at a glance
- Local authority
- Wigan
- Nation
- England
- Total schools
- 145
- Primary schools
- 99
- Secondary schools
- 19
- Pupils (state-funded)
- 48,309
- Teachers (FTE)
- 2,602
- Pupil–teacher ratio
- 18.7 (England 18.6)
- Median teacher pay
- £46,525
- Spend per pupil
- £7,724
- Open teaching jobs
- 20
Workforce figures DfE School Workforce Census 2024-25; spending DfE CFR 2024-25; schools & pupils from GIAS. Open Government Licence.
Schools map — Wigan
144 schools in Wigan plotted by location.
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Teaching in Wigan
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 Wigan
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 Wigan
Admissions, term dates, SEND and transport — official council services for Wigan.
Links open official GOV.UK services, which direct you to Wigan’s council by postcode. Always confirm dates and deadlines with the council.
Schools in Wigan
Garrett Hall Primary School
Wigan, Wigan· M29 7EY
498 pupils
KS2: 77% met expected standard
Golborne High School
Warrington, Wigan· WA3 3EL
1,147 pupils
Attainment 8: 50.1
Trust: The Golborne and Lowton Co-operative Learning Partnership Trust
Holy Family RC Primary School, New Springs, Wigan
Wigan, Wigan· WN2 1EL
133 pupils
KS2: 87% met expected standard
Nicol Mere School
Wigan, Wigan· WN4 8DF
420 pupils
KS2: 97% met expected standard
Orrell Newfold Community Primary School
Wigan, Wigan· WN5 7BD
447 pupils
KS2: 93% met expected standard
St Marie's Catholic Primary School Standish
Wigan, Wigan· WN6 0LF
203 pupils
KS2: 91% met expected standard
Teaching jobs in Wigan
View 20 open teaching jobs in Wigan →Wigan: frequently asked questions
How many schools are there in Wigan?
Wigan has 145 schools, including 99 primary and 19 secondary schools, educating around 48,309 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 Wigan?
The median teacher salary across Wigan'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 18.7, against an England average of 18.6.
Who employs teachers in Wigan?
It depends on the school. In council-maintained schools, Wigan local authority is the legal employer; in academies and free schools the academy trust employs staff directly. You can apply for teaching jobs in Wigan through the school, the academy trust, the council or a recruitment agency.
How do I apply for a school place in Wigan?
Apply through Wigan'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 Wigan by postcode; deadlines and catchment rules are set by the council.
Are there teaching jobs in Wigan?
Yes — there are currently 20 open teaching vacancies in Wigan. New roles are listed as schools and trusts publish them.