The short version
Average GCSE results.
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 44.9 vs national 43.8)
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
44.9
1.1 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
44%
2.2pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
26%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
97%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
87%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
6%
Employment
Directly into work
3%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
3%
Based on 156 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 16 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
25% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 65 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 736
- Capacity
- 72%
- FSM
- 21.9%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Shropshire
- Trust
- TRUSTED SCHOOLS ALLIANCE
- Head
- Mr Adam Walker (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Oldbury Wells, Bridgnorth, Shropshire, WV16 5JD
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmCastlefields Primary School
Primary · Very close
Bridgnorth Endowed School
Secondary · 863m away
St John's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
Primary · 940m away
St Leonard's CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
St Mary's Bluecoat CofE (VA) Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
St. Mary's Bluecoat Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
Is Oldbury Wells School a selective school?
No. Oldbury Wells School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
How many pupils attend Oldbury Wells School?
Oldbury Wells School currently has 736 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Oldbury Wells School take?
Oldbury Wells School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Oldbury Wells School?
Oldbury Wells School is in Bridgnorth, WV16 5JD, in the Shropshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Oldbury Wells School have a sixth form?
No, Oldbury Wells School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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