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Oswestry School
Upper Brook Street, Oswestry, Shropshire, SY11 2TL, Shropshire
Overview
Ofsted
Not available
Pupils
461
Capacity
570
Ages
4–19
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
81%
Summary
With a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 48.6, the school demonstrates solid academic performance, particularly with 67% of students achieving a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths. However, only 16% of students are entering the EBacc, which may indicate a limited focus on a broad curriculum. Overall, parents can expect a supportive environment for their children, though there may be room for improvement in certain academic areas.
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| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 48.6 | No UK data |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 67% | No UK data |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 49% | No UK data |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 16% | No UK data |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 16% | No UK data |
Location
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52.85616, -3.06339 · SY11 2TL
School details
Local authorityShropshire
RegionWest Midlands
URN123613
School typeOther independent school
Websitewww.oswestryschool.com
Frequently asked questions
What is Oswestry School rated by Ofsted?
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Is Oswestry School a good school?
Oswestry School scores –/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 0% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Oswestry School in GCSEs?
Oswestry School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 48.6. 67% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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