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Wolverhampton

126 schools · 72 primary · 19 secondary · 26 open teaching jobs

126
Schools
49,767
Pupils
2,862
Teachers (FTE)
26
Open 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).

£46,391.2
median teacher pay
below England avg (£47,185)
18
pupils per teacher
England avg 18.6
2,862
teachers (FTE)

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).

£8,292
per pupil (all phases)
£7,282
per primary pupil
£8,907
per secondary pupil

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

View all 126 schools in Wolverhampton

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.