Wirral is one of England's local authorities, responsible for 137 schools — 90 primary, 19 secondary, educating around 47,927 pupils. The median teacher salary across Wirral's state-funded schools is £46,525 (2024-25). There are currently 9 open teaching jobs across the authority. Browse schools by town, see how the authority compares, and find teaching jobs in Wirral.
Wirral at a glance
- Local authority
- Wirral
- Nation
- England
- Total schools
- 137
- Primary schools
- 90
- Secondary schools
- 19
- Pupils (state-funded)
- 47,927
- Teachers (FTE)
- 2,933
- Pupil–teacher ratio
- 16.9 (England 18.6)
- Median teacher pay
- £46,525
- Spend per pupil
- £8,871
- Open teaching jobs
- 9
Workforce figures DfE School Workforce Census 2024-25; spending DfE CFR 2024-25; schools & pupils from GIAS. Open Government Licence.
Schools map — Wirral
137 schools in Wirral plotted by location.
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Teaching in Wirral
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 Wirral
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 Wirral
Admissions, term dates, SEND and transport — official council services for Wirral.
Links open official GOV.UK services, which direct you to Wirral’s council by postcode. Always confirm dates and deadlines with the council.
Schools in Wirral
Brackenwood Infant School
Wirral, Wirral· CH63 2HN
156 pupils
Elleray Park School
Wallasey, Wirral· CH45 0LH
215 pupils
KS2: 0% met expected standard
Our Lady of Pity Catholic Primary and Nursery School
Wirral, Wirral· CH49 1RE
397 pupils
KS2: 86% met expected standard
Trust: HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Thornton Hough Primary School
Wirral, Wirral· CH63 1JJ
179 pupils
KS2: 100% met expected standard
Town Lane Infant School
Wirral, Wirral· CH63 8LD
327 pupils
Trust: CONCORDIA MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Upton Hall School FCJ
Wirral, Wirral· CH49 6LJ
1,011 pupils
Attainment 8: 65.6
Trust: UPTON HALL SCHOOL FCJ
Teaching jobs in Wirral
View 9 open teaching jobs in Wirral →Wirral: frequently asked questions
How many schools are there in Wirral?
Wirral has 137 schools, including 90 primary and 19 secondary schools, educating around 47,927 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 Wirral?
The median teacher salary across Wirral'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 16.9, against an England average of 18.6.
Who employs teachers in Wirral?
It depends on the school. In council-maintained schools, Wirral local authority is the legal employer; in academies and free schools the academy trust employs staff directly. You can apply for teaching jobs in Wirral through the school, the academy trust, the council or a recruitment agency.
How do I apply for a school place in Wirral?
Apply through Wirral'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 Wirral by postcode; deadlines and catchment rules are set by the council.
Are there teaching jobs in Wirral?
Yes — there are currently 9 open teaching vacancies in Wirral. New roles are listed as schools and trusts publish them.