The Oldershaw School
URN: 136895 • Wallasey CH45 4RJ
Overview
- Name
- The Oldershaw School
- URN
- 136895
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- THE OLDERSHAW SCHOOL
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 49.1 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Steve Fisher (since 2025) , Principal
- Telephone
- 01516382800
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Valkyrie Road, Wallasey CH45 4RJ
Summary
The Oldershaw School, located in Wallasey, Wirral, is a mixed secondary academy that has been serving its community for over a century. With an enrolment of 825 pupils and a capacity of 1,111, the school prides itself on providing a broad and balanced curriculum tailored to the needs of students aged 11 to 16. The school’s ethos is built on values of pride, kindness, and resilience, fostering a supportive environment where students can thrive academically and personally.
The leadership team, including Executive Headteacher Mr. Steve Fisher and Head of School Mrs. R. Sagar, emphasizes the importance of nurturing relationships among students, parents, and staff. They aim to create a positive learning atmosphere that prepares students for future challenges, ensuring they leave with both strong academic results and essential life skills.
The Oldershaw School is committed to inclusivity, with a significant percentage of pupils (61.5%) eligible for free school meals, reflecting its dedication to serving a diverse community. The school offers various extracurricular activities to enrich the educational experience, reinforcing its mission to help students become well-rounded individuals.
The leadership team, including Executive Headteacher Mr. Steve Fisher and Head of School Mrs. R. Sagar, emphasizes the importance of nurturing relationships among students, parents, and staff. They aim to create a positive learning atmosphere that prepares students for future challenges, ensuring they leave with both strong academic results and essential life skills.
The Oldershaw School is committed to inclusivity, with a significant percentage of pupils (61.5%) eligible for free school meals, reflecting its dedication to serving a diverse community. The school offers various extracurricular activities to enrich the educational experience, reinforcing its mission to help students become well-rounded individuals.
Useful links
- Governance (governance)
- Code of Conduct (governance)
- Curriculum & Standards Committee Terms of Reference (governance)
- Finance, Audit & Risk Committee Terms of Reference (governance)
- Governing Body – Links & Areas of Responsibility (governance)
- Governing Members, Trustees – Business, Pecuniary Interests and Term of Office (governance)
- Governor Attendance – Register of Meetings (governance)
- Meeting Schedule (governance)
- SEND & The Learning Centre (sen)
- Calendar (calendar)
Nearby alternatives
- Weatherhead High School (59.8)
- St Mary's Catholic College (50.2)
- The Mosslands School (49.8)
- St Mary's Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy (46.7)
- The Oldershaw School (45.2)
Key details
- LA
- Wirral
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- THE OLDERSHAW SCHOOL
- Capacity
- 1111
- Pupils
- 825
- Boys
- 513
- Girls
- 312
- FSM %
- 61.50
- Open date
- 2011-07-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-03-02
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Merseyside
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 825 | 513 | 312 | 1111 | 61.50 |
| 2024-09-11 | 905 | 573 | 332 | 1111 | 56.10 |
| 2023-09-11 | 907 | 578 | 329 | 1111 | 52.30 |
| 2022-09-11 | 907 | 578 | 329 | 1111 | 52.30 |
| 2021-09-11 | 880 | 534 | 346 | 990 | 47.60 |
| 2020-09-11 | 852 | 508 | 344 | 990 | 41.00 |
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