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Oswestry School

Other independent school · Oswestry, SY11 2TL

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National ranking

A-level 2024/25

#1,425 of 2,536

Similar to most schools in England

Ranked by average points per A-level entry.

School facts

TypeOther independent school
Ages4 to 19
Pupils458
GenderMixed
Admissions policyNon-selective
Head teacherMr Peter Middleton
Local authorityShropshire
Opened28 Nov 1957
WebsiteVisit

Source: Get Information about Schools, URN 123613.

GCSE results

2025/26

GCSE and equivalent results at the end of year 11. Attainment 8 averages results across 8 subjects.

MeasureThis schoolShropshireEngland
Attainment 8 scoreResults across 8 subjects, English and maths count twice. 50 is about a grade 5 average.53.141.246.2
Grade 4 or above in English and mathsGrade 4 is a standard pass.75%56.4%64.8%
Grade 5 or above in English and mathsGrade 5 is a strong pass.60%34.5%46.3%
Grade 7 or above in English and mathsGrade 7 is roughly an old A grade.13.3%7.1%14.2%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4, including English and maths73.3%51.2%60.2%
Pupils at the end of key stage 460--

Source: DfE, Key stage 4 performance, Academic year 2025/26, published 15 Oct 2026.

A-level results

2024/25

Results for students at the end of 16 to 18 study.

MeasureThis schoolShropshireEngland
Average points per A-level entryA* is 60, A is 50, B is 40, C is 30, D is 20, E is 10.32.68, worse than England, similar to Shropshire32.7835
Average A-level gradeC+--
Average points, best three A-levels35.24, similar to England, better than Shropshire33.1535.78
Average grade, best three A-levelsB---
AAB or better21.4%, better than England, better than Shropshire9.9%17.5%
A-level progress scoreCompared with students with similar GCSE results. 0 is average.0.31, better than England--
A-level progressAbove average, better than England--
Students at the end of 16 to 18 study42--
Average applied general gradeVocational qualifications, such as BTECs.Dist--

Source: DfE, 16 to 19 performance, Academic year 2024/25, published 23 Apr 2026.

Pupils

2025/26

Pupils at the January school census.

MeasureThis school
Total pupils458
Girls203
Boys255
SEN supportPupils with special educational needs who get extra help at school.134
EHC planEducation, health and care plan: a legal plan for pupils with more complex needs.15

Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics and School capacity, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.

Destinations after A-levels

2023/24

Where students went after 16 to 18 study, sustained for at least two terms.

MeasureThis school
Sustained destinationIn education, an apprenticeship or work for at least two terms.70.2%
Higher education56.1%
Employment7%
Not sustainedDid not stay in education, an apprenticeship or work for two terms.1.8%
Further education0%
Apprenticeship0%

Source: DfE, 16 to 18 destination measures, Academic year 2024/25, published 15 Oct 2026.

Nearby schools

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Schools near Oswestry School
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.1 miPrimaryOur Lady and St Oswald's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary AcademyAcademy converter
Good
0.2 miSecondaryThe Marches SchoolAcademy converter
Good
0.8 miPrimaryWoodside Primary SchoolAcademy converter
Good
0.9 miPrimaryHoly Trinity Church of England Primary Academy and NurseryAcademy converter
Good
1.1 miPrimaryMorda CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school
Good
1.2 miPrimaryThe Meadows Primary SchoolCommunity school
Good

Frequently asked questions about Oswestry School

How does Oswestry School rank in England?

Oswestry School ranks 1,425 of 2,536 schools in England for A-level 2024/25 (similar to most schools).

What are Oswestry School's A-level results?

In 2024/25, the average A-level grade at Oswestry School was C+, and 21.4% of students got AAB or better (England 17.5%).

How many pupils attend Oswestry School?

Oswestry School has 458 pupils aged 4 to 19.

Does Oswestry School have a sixth form?

Yes, Oswestry School teaches students up to age 19.

Figures are the latest published by the Department for Education for each measure. Small numbers are suppressed by the publisher to protect pupils' privacy. Read how Area360 school ratings and rankings work.