The short version
Below-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 36.4 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
42%
-20.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
3%
-5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
-5.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
-5.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Official DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
36.4
7.4 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
26%
16.2pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
62%
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
66%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
30%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
4%
Employment
Directly into work
32%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
17%
Based on 82 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 18 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
26% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
4% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 63 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- All-through
- Ages
- 3–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 723
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 22.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Shropshire
- Trust
- THE 3-18 EDUCATION TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Alison Pope
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Moors Bank, St Martins, Oswestry, Shropshire, SY10 7BD
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is St Martins School (3-16 Learning Community)'s Ofsted rating?
St Martins School (3-16 Learning Community) was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Martins School (3-16 Learning Community)?
St Martins School (3-16 Learning Community) currently has 723 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Martins School (3-16 Learning Community) take?
St Martins School (3-16 Learning Community) caters for pupils aged 3 to 16. It is classified as a all-through school.
Where is St Martins School (3-16 Learning Community)?
St Martins School (3-16 Learning Community) is in Oswestry, SY10 7BD, in the Shropshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Martins School (3-16 Learning Community) have a sixth form?
No, St Martins School (3-16 Learning Community) does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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