Wolverhampton
126 schools · 72 primary · 19 secondary · 26 open teaching jobs
Wolverhampton is one of England's local authorities, responsible for 126 schools — 72 primary, 19 secondary, educating around 49,767 pupils. The median teacher salary across Wolverhampton's state-funded schools is £46,391.2 (2024-25). There are currently 26 open teaching jobs across the authority. Browse schools by town, see how the authority compares, and find teaching jobs in Wolverhampton.
Wolverhampton at a glance
- Local authority
- Wolverhampton
- Nation
- England
- Total schools
- 126
- Primary schools
- 72
- Secondary schools
- 19
- Pupils (state-funded)
- 49,767
- Teachers (FTE)
- 2,862
- Pupil–teacher ratio
- 18 (England 18.6)
- Median teacher pay
- £46,391.2
- Spend per pupil
- £8,292
- Open teaching jobs
- 26
Workforce figures DfE School Workforce Census 2024-25; spending DfE CFR 2024-25; schools & pupils from GIAS. Open Government Licence.
Schools map — Wolverhampton
124 schools in Wolverhampton plotted by location.
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Teaching in Wolverhampton
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 Wolverhampton
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 Wolverhampton
Admissions, term dates, SEND and transport — official council services for Wolverhampton.
Links open official GOV.UK services, which direct you to Wolverhampton’s council by postcode. Always confirm dates and deadlines with the council.
Schools in Wolverhampton
Bushbury Lane Academy
Wolverhampton, Wolverhampton· WV10 9TR
225 pupils
KS2: 76% met expected standard
Trust: REACH2 ACADEMY TRUST
Christ Church (Church of England) Infant and Nursery School
Wolverhampton, Wolverhampton· WV6 8EL
215 pupils
Manor Primary School
Bilston, Wolverhampton· WV14 9UQ
672 pupils
KS2: 73% met expected standard
Trust: MANOR MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Spring Vale Primary School
Wolverhampton, Wolverhampton· WV4 6SD
473 pupils
KS2: 85% met expected standard
Trust: LYKOS MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Whitgreave Primary School
Wolverhampton, Wolverhampton· WV10 9JP
440 pupils
KS2: 81% met expected standard
Wolverhampton Girls' High School
Wolverhampton, Wolverhampton· WV6 0BY
1,213 pupils
Attainment 8: 75.4
Trust: WOLVERHAMPTON GIRLS' HIGH SCHOOL
Teaching jobs in Wolverhampton
View 26 open teaching jobs in Wolverhampton →Wolverhampton: frequently asked questions
How many schools are there in Wolverhampton?
Wolverhampton has 126 schools, including 72 primary and 19 secondary schools, educating around 49,767 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 Wolverhampton?
The median teacher salary across Wolverhampton's state-funded schools is £46,391.2 (DfE School Workforce Census 2024-25), below the England average of £47,185. The pupil–teacher ratio is 18, against an England average of 18.6.
Who employs teachers in Wolverhampton?
It depends on the school. In council-maintained schools, Wolverhampton local authority is the legal employer; in academies and free schools the academy trust employs staff directly. You can apply for teaching jobs in Wolverhampton through the school, the academy trust, the council or a recruitment agency.
How do I apply for a school place in Wolverhampton?
Apply through Wolverhampton'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 Wolverhampton by postcode; deadlines and catchment rules are set by the council.
Are there teaching jobs in Wolverhampton?
Yes — there are currently 26 open teaching vacancies in Wolverhampton. New roles are listed as schools and trusts publish them.