The short version
Below-average GCSE results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 28.0 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- 62% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
28.0
15.8 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
12%
29.6pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
1%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
E+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.62
Band 5Source: 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
83%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
77%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
2%
Employment
Directly into work
4%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
11%
Based on 167 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 30 days per year on average — over a month of school.
44% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
11% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 15 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 92 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 825
- Capacity
- 74%
- FSM
- 61.5%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Wirral
- Trust
- THE OLDERSHAW SCHOOL
- Head
- Mr Steve Fisher (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksFull inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection: Good
March 2022 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Good
April 2016 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
May 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
February 2014 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
May 2013 | Full Inspection
Academy conversion letter
February 2012 | Academy Conversion Letter
Location
Valkyrie Road, Wallasey, Merseyside, CH45 4RJ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Alban's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Primary · 552m away
Edstart Schools Wirral
Independent · 690m away
Mount Primary School
Primary · 734m away
St George's Primary School
Primary · 809m away
Park Primary School
Primary · 864m away
Liscard Primary School
Primary · 892m away
Elleray Park School
Special school · 945m away
St Mary's Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy
Secondary · 979m away
Questions parents ask
Is The Oldershaw School a selective school?
No. The Oldershaw School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is The Oldershaw School's Ofsted rating?
The Oldershaw School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in April 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Oldershaw School?
The Oldershaw School currently has 825 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Oldershaw School take?
The Oldershaw School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is The Oldershaw School?
The Oldershaw School is in Wallasey, CH45 4RJ, in the Wirral local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Oldershaw School have a sixth form?
Yes, The Oldershaw School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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