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Worcestershire

277 schools · 178 primary · 30 secondary · 54 open teaching jobs

277
Schools
88,211
Pupils
4,756
Teachers (FTE)
54
Open 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).

£47,338.2
median teacher pay
above England avg (£47,185)
17.5
pupils per teacher
England avg 18.6
4,756
teachers (FTE)

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).

£8,197
per pupil (all phases)
£7,207
per primary pupil
£7,435
per secondary pupil

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

View all 277 schools in Worcestershire

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.