The Marches School
URN: 136979 • Oswestry SY11 2AR
Overview
- Name
- The Marches School
- URN
- 136979
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- MARCHES ACADEMY TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 60.0 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Sally Wilmot (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01691664400
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Morda Road, Oswestry SY11 2AR
Summary
The Marches School, located in Oswestry, Shropshire, is a mixed secondary academy with an enrolment of 1,396 students and a capacity of 1,500. Established in 1988, the school operates with a commitment to the ethos of "Achievement Through Caring," fostering a supportive environment for students aged 11 to 18. The school promotes a culture of respect and community engagement, encouraging students to participate in various clubs and enrichment activities.
The curriculum at The Marches School offers a wide range of GCSE options, ensuring that students can pursue their interests and strengths. The school also provides a Sixth Form for further education, supporting students in their academic and personal development. With a focus on holistic education, the school emphasizes the importance of British values, encouraging students to engage with principles such as democracy and tolerance.
The Marches School actively involves families and the local community through events such as open evenings and newsletters. With a good Ofsted rating and a diverse array of extracurricular activities, the school aims to create a well-rounded educational experience for all its students.
The curriculum at The Marches School offers a wide range of GCSE options, ensuring that students can pursue their interests and strengths. The school also provides a Sixth Form for further education, supporting students in their academic and personal development. With a focus on holistic education, the school emphasizes the importance of British values, encouraging students to engage with principles such as democracy and tolerance.
The Marches School actively involves families and the local community through events such as open evenings and newsletters. With a good Ofsted rating and a diverse array of extracurricular activities, the school aims to create a well-rounded educational experience for all its students.
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Nearby alternatives
- The Marches School and Technology College (45.2)
- Croeswylan School (37.5)
- Fitzalan School (37.5)
Key details
- LA
- Shropshire
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- MARCHES ACADEMY TRUST
- Capacity
- 1500
- Pupils
- 1396
- Boys
- 698
- Girls
- 698
- FSM %
- 20.50
- Open date
- 2011-08-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-09-27
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Shropshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1396 | 698 | 698 | 1500 | 20.50 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1383 | 680 | 703 | 1350 | 18.80 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1443 | 709 | 734 | 1500 | 16.20 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1443 | 709 | 734 | 1500 | 16.20 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1460 | 706 | 754 | 1350 | 14.40 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1437 | 681 | 756 | 1350 | 12.00 |
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