Oldbury Wells School
URN: 142153 • Bridgnorth WV16 5JD
Overview
- Name
- Oldbury Wells School
- URN
- 142153
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- TRUSTED SCHOOLS ALLIANCE
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 57.8 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Lee Tristham (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01746765454
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Oldbury Wells, Bridgnorth WV16 5JD
Summary
Oldbury Wells School is a mixed secondary academy located in Bridgnorth, Shropshire, with a current enrolment of 736 students and a capacity of 1,028. The school prides itself on creating a safe, caring, and supportive environment where students are encouraged to aspire to achieve their best. The ethos of the school revolves around high expectations, enjoyment in learning, and the celebration of individual achievements, both academically and personally.
The curriculum at Oldbury Wells is designed to be engaging and enriching, offering a wide range of subjects and opportunities that cater to the diverse interests of students. The school emphasizes the importance of personal development and aims to prepare students for their future roles in a diverse society. This is complemented by extensive extracurricular activities that enhance the overall educational experience.
As a community-focused institution, Oldbury Wells School values its connections with local families and stakeholders, fostering a collaborative environment that supports student growth. The dedicated staff work closely with students to help them reach their ambitions, ensuring that each learner is well-prepared for the challenges ahead.
The curriculum at Oldbury Wells is designed to be engaging and enriching, offering a wide range of subjects and opportunities that cater to the diverse interests of students. The school emphasizes the importance of personal development and aims to prepare students for their future roles in a diverse society. This is complemented by extensive extracurricular activities that enhance the overall educational experience.
As a community-focused institution, Oldbury Wells School values its connections with local families and stakeholders, fostering a collaborative environment that supports student growth. The dedicated staff work closely with students to help them reach their ambitions, ensuring that each learner is well-prepared for the challenges ahead.
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Nearby alternatives
- Bridgnorth Endowed School (57.9)
- Bridgnorth Endowed School (45.2)
- Oldbury Wells School (45.2)
Key details
- LA
- Shropshire
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- TRUSTED SCHOOLS ALLIANCE
- Capacity
- 1028
- Pupils
- 736
- Boys
- 374
- Girls
- 362
- FSM %
- 21.90
- Open date
- 2015-07-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-04-26
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Shropshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 736 | 374 | 362 | 1028 | 21.90 |
| 2024-09-11 | 771 | 408 | 363 | 1028 | 19.40 |
| 2023-09-11 | 819 | 442 | 377 | 1028 | 14.20 |
| 2022-09-11 | 819 | 442 | 377 | 1028 | 14.20 |
| 2021-09-11 | 915 | 500 | 415 | 1028 | 12.70 |
| 2020-09-11 | 923 | 491 | 432 | 1028 | 8.40 |
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