Worcestershire
277 schools · 178 primary · 30 secondary · 54 open teaching jobs
Worcestershire is one of England's local authorities, responsible for 277 schools — 178 primary, 30 secondary, educating around 88,211 pupils. The median teacher salary across Worcestershire's state-funded schools is £47,338.2 (2024-25). There are currently 54 open teaching jobs across the authority. Browse schools by town, see how the authority compares, and find teaching jobs in Worcestershire.
Worcestershire at a glance
- Local authority
- Worcestershire
- Nation
- England
- Total schools
- 277
- Primary schools
- 178
- Secondary schools
- 30
- Pupils (state-funded)
- 88,211
- Teachers (FTE)
- 4,756
- Pupil–teacher ratio
- 17.5 (England 18.6)
- Median teacher pay
- £47,338.2
- Spend per pupil
- £8,197
- Open teaching jobs
- 54
Workforce figures DfE School Workforce Census 2024-25; spending DfE CFR 2024-25; schools & pupils from GIAS. Open Government Licence.
Schools map — Worcestershire
277 schools in Worcestershire plotted by location.
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Teaching in Worcestershire
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 Worcestershire
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 Worcestershire
Admissions, term dates, SEND and transport — official council services for Worcestershire.
Links open official GOV.UK services, which direct you to Worcestershire’s council by postcode. Always confirm dates and deadlines with the council.
Schools in Worcestershire
Continu Plus Academy
Kidderminster, Worcestershire· DY11 7FB
34 pupils
Trust: CONTINU PLUS ACADEMY TRUST
Harvington CofE First School
Evesham, Worcestershire· WR11 8NQ
175 pupils
Heronswood Primary School
Kidderminster, Worcestershire· DY10 4EX
483 pupils
KS2: 54% met expected standard
Trust: THE RIVERS C OF E MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Hindlip CofE First School
Worcester, Worcestershire· WR3 8RJ
91 pupils
Northwick Manor Primary School
Worcester, Worcestershire· WR3 7EA
578 pupils
KS2: 74% met expected standard
Trust: THE RIVERS C OF E MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Oasis Academy Warndon
Worcester, Worcestershire· WR4 9PE
565 pupils
KS2: 75% met expected standard
Trust: OASIS COMMUNITY LEARNING
Teaching jobs in Worcestershire
View 54 open teaching jobs in Worcestershire →Worcestershire: frequently asked questions
How many schools are there in Worcestershire?
Worcestershire has 277 schools, including 178 primary and 30 secondary schools, educating around 88,211 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 Worcestershire?
The median teacher salary across Worcestershire's state-funded schools is £47,338.2 (DfE School Workforce Census 2024-25), above the England average of £47,185. The pupil–teacher ratio is 17.5, against an England average of 18.6.
Who employs teachers in Worcestershire?
It depends on the school. In council-maintained schools, Worcestershire local authority is the legal employer; in academies and free schools the academy trust employs staff directly. You can apply for teaching jobs in Worcestershire through the school, the academy trust, the council or a recruitment agency.
How do I apply for a school place in Worcestershire?
Apply through Worcestershire'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 Worcestershire by postcode; deadlines and catchment rules are set by the council.
Are there teaching jobs in Worcestershire?
Yes — there are currently 54 open teaching vacancies in Worcestershire. New roles are listed as schools and trusts publish them.