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School profile
Verified 18 August 2026
Oswestry School is a private secondary-stage school in Oswestry, Shropshire, with a published age range of 4-19.
Private school Co-ed Ages 4-19 Sixth form Boarding school
- Application ?
- Apply direct to school
- Age range
- 4-19
- ISI ?
- Standards met
- Boarding ?
- Boarding school
Oswestry School
On this page
At a glance
Key facts
- Sector
- Private school
- Gender
- Mixed
- Application ?
- Apply direct to school
- Age range
- 4-19
- Boarding ?
- Boarding school
- Route check
- Independent schools do not use the local-authority grammar-school catchment model; check the school site for boarding, transport and eligibility rules.
- ISI ?
- Standards met
Overview
Overview
Founded by David Holbache and Guinevere in 1407, Oswestry School carries a history that reaches deep into the town's past. The community became co-educational in 1971 and all-through in 1978, and now brings together pupils from age 4 to 19 on a 50-acre campus near the Welsh border. Day places, boarding and a sixth form sit within that long-running identity.
The senior years combine a broad foundation with GCSE and A level routes across core subjects, humanities, languages, technology and creative arts. Debate, drama, coding and trips add practical and cultural breadth to classroom work, while small classes and dedicated teaching are part of the academic experience. Guinevere, School and Holbache houses support occasional, weekly and full boarding, with day pupils sharing the same wider community.
Entry is concentrated at ages 4, 11, 13 and 16, although other year groups may be considered when places exist; boarding is available from age 10. In April 2024, regulatory standards were met and the residential community was described as well organised, with day pupils and boarders learning together. That combination of continuity, all-through provision and flexible boarding gives Oswestry a distinctive rhythm.
Key points
Key points
- Assessment route
- Applications are made directly to the school. Check the school's own admissions pages for registration dates, entrance assessment stages, interviews, fees, scholarships and bursaries.
- Places and demand
- Published Year 7 place numbers and applicant-per-place data are not included in GIAS for this private-school seed profile.
- Catchment
- Private-school eligibility is not controlled by the local-authority grammar catchment model; check boarding, day-pupil, transport and any sibling or faith rules on the school site.
- Results
- 67.2% grade 5+ in English and maths and 48.6 Attainment 8
- Sixth form
- Sixth form available with 21.4% AAB or better.
GCSE benchmark
Latest 2024/25 KS4 measures compared with Shropshire and England.
School Local authority England
- Attainment 8
- 48.6
- Grade 5+ English and maths
- 67.2%
- EBacc APS
- 4.27
- EBacc entry
- 16.4%
Attainment 8 trend
Recent published Attainment 8 scores compared with Shropshire and England.
School Local authority England
School details
School details
- Sector
- Private school
- School type
- Other independent school
- Funding
- Independent fee-paying
- Application
- Apply direct to school
- Gender
- Mixed
- Age range
- 4-19
- Headteacher
- Mr Peter Middleton
- Pupil roll
- 458 pupils
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Boarding
- Boarding school
Location and contact
Location and contact
Address
- Address
- Upper Brook Street, Oswestry, Shropshire
- Postcode
- SY11 2TL
- Area
- Shropshire
School leadership
- Headteacher
- Mr Peter Middleton
School contact
- School phone
- 01691655711
Admissions contact
- Admissions team
- Admissions
- Admissions phone
- 01691655711
Admissions
Admissions
- Application route
- Apply direct to school
- Age range
- 4-19
- Gender
- Mixed
- Boarding
- Boarding school
- Day fees
- Check school fees page
- Boarding fees
- Check school fees page
- Scholarships and bursaries
- Scholarships and bursaries
- Entrance details
- Entrance assessment details are not part of the GIAS open data extract.
- Admissions note
- GIAS confirms the school type and age range; fees, scholarships, bursaries and entrance assessments should be checked on the school's own website.
GIAS confirms the school type and age range; fees, scholarships, bursaries and entrance assessments should be checked on the school's own website.
Independent schools do not use the local-authority grammar-school catchment model; check the school site for boarding, transport and eligibility rules.
Oversubscription and eligibility
Use the official admissions policy for the current priority order and eligibility rules.
Exam and test format
Exam and test format
Entrance route and assessment
Entrance assessment details are not part of the GIAS open data extract.
- Assessment route
- Apply direct to school
Application
Application
How to apply
- 1
Apply direct to the school
Independent-school admissions are handled by the school rather than the local authority CAF.
Check school admissions
Results
Results
Attainment snapshot
- Attainment 8 ?
- 48.6 Attainment 8
- GCSE results
- 67.2% grade 4+ in English and maths
- Grade 5+ English and maths ?
- 67.2% grade 5+ in English and maths
- EBacc average point score ?
- 4.27 EBacc APS
- A-level results
- 21.4% AAB or better
- A-level average points
- 32.68 A-level points per entry
Inspection
Inspection
Standards met
Latest inspection: 16 April 2024
- Leadership, management and governance
- Standards met
- Quality of education, training and recreation
- Standards met
- Physical and mental health and emotional wellbeing
- Standards met
- Social and economic education and contribution to society
- Standards met
- Safeguarding
- Standards met
Quick summary
- Latest ISI report: Routine Inspections 2024 records an inspection beginning 16 April 2024. The report says the relevant standards were met.
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How does Oswestry School handle admissions?
Oswestry School handles applications directly. Check the school website for registration dates, entrance assessments, interviews, fees, scholarships and bursaries.
How do I apply to Oswestry School?
1. Apply direct to the school: Independent-school admissions are handled by the school rather than the local authority CAF.
When are the key dates for Oswestry School?
Use the school admissions page to confirm registration, assessment, interview and offer dates.
What does the latest inspection picture look like for Oswestry School?
Oswestry School is currently rated Standards met following the latest published inspection dated 16 April 2024.