Oswestry School

URN: 123613 • Oswestry SY11 2TL

Overview

Name
Oswestry School
URN
123613
Type
Other independent school
Phase
Not applicable
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
None
Admissions
Non-selective
Trust
Private
Yes
Ofsted rating
n/a
Ranking score
42.8 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Peter Middleton (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01691655711
Website
Visit
Address
Upper Brook Street, Oswestry SY11 2TL

Summary

Oswestry School is an independent, co-educational day and boarding school located in Oswestry, Shropshire, catering to pupils aged 4 to 18. Established in 1407, it is one of the oldest schools in England, combining a rich heritage with a modern educational approach. The school aims to provide a whole-person education, encouraging students to thrive and discover their individual strengths, encapsulated in their motto, "We learn not for school but for life."

The curriculum at Oswestry School is designed to be engaging and diverse, offering a wide range of subjects and extracurricular activities, from academics to arts and sports. The school promotes individualised teaching and learning, ensuring that each pupil receives the support they need to succeed. Dedicated pastoral care is also a key component, fostering a nurturing environment where students feel valued and encouraged.

Community involvement is integral to the school’s ethos, with a focus on celebrating all achievements, big or small. Oswestry School prides itself on its supportive atmosphere, where pupils are known personally, allowing them to flourish both academically and socially.

Key details

LA
Shropshire
Age range
4 - 19
Boarders
Boarding school
Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
570
Pupils
461
Boys
263
Girls
198
FSM %
Open date
1957-11-28
Close date
Last Ofsted
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Shropshire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 461 263 198 570
2024-09-11 507 288 219 570
2023-09-11 452 277 175 515 0.00
2022-09-11 452 277 175 490 0.00
2021-09-11 410 259 151 490 0.00
2020-09-11 463 294 169 490 0.00

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