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
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.
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.
Useful links
- Governors (governance)
- Senior School Curriculum (sen)
- Oswestry School Senior (sen)
- Home (other)
- Policies and Reports (other)
- International Admissions (other)
- Admissions (other)
- Contact Us (other)
- Term Dates (other)
- Terms & Privacy (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Derwen College (60.2)
- Oswestry School Bellan House (45.2)
- Moreton Hall School (39.9)
- Immanuel School (37.5)
- Queen's Park School (37.5)
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
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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