Oswestry - GCSE Results, Ofsted & School Info

The short version

Average GCSE results. 81% capacity.

GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 48.6 vs national 43.8)

Performance

DfE published data

Official DfE Results

2024-25 verified

Attainment 8

Average points across 8 GCSE subjects

48.6

4.8 vs national

English & maths (grade 5+)

Strong pass in both core subjects

49%

7.5pp vs national

EBacc entry

Academic subjects including a language

16%

A-Level Average

Mean grade across subjects

C+

A-Level Value Added

Progress vs expected

+0.31

Band 2

Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25

Special Educational Needs

37% of pupils have identified special educational needs or disabilities.

Breakdown

With EHCP10

SEN support161

Source: DfE School Census

School details

Published data

Profile

Type: Other independent school
Ages: 4–19
Intake: Mixed

Numbers

Pupils: 461
Capacity: 81%
Admissions: Non-selective

Governance

Local authority: Shropshire
Head: Mr Peter Middleton (Headteacher)

Provisions

Sixth form: Yes
Boarding: Boarding school

Inspection record

Official links

Inspection source identifiedISI

Independent school not found on standard Ofsted provider pages; defer to later ISI-specific handling.

Location

Upper Brook Street, Oswestry, Shropshire, SY11 2TL

Town setting

Google Maps Directions

Schools nearby

Within 2.5 km

Our Lady and St Oswald's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy

Primary · Very close

Woodside Primary School

Primary · 1.3km away

Morda CofE Primary School

Primary · 1.7km away

The Meadows Primary School

Primary · 2.0km away

Trefonen CofE Primary School

Primary · 3.4km away

Questions parents ask

Is Oswestry School a selective school?

No. Oswestry School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.

How many pupils attend Oswestry School?

Oswestry School currently has 461 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.

What ages does Oswestry School take?

Oswestry School caters for pupils aged 4 to 19.

Where is Oswestry School?

Oswestry School is in Oswestry, SY11 2TL, in the Shropshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.

Does Oswestry School have a sixth form?

Yes, Oswestry School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.

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