The Marches School
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Morda Road Oswestry Shropshire SY11 2AR |
| Phone | 01691664400 |
| Reference Number | 136979 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1396 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 50%
Girls: 50% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 20.5% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 13% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 19.5 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 130 | 118 | 248 |
| 8 | 94 | 99 | 193 |
| 9 | 119 | 125 | 244 |
| 10 | 130 | 114 | 244 |
| 11 | 140 | 122 | 262 |
| 12 | 42 | 65 | 107 |
| 13 | 43 | 55 | 98 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 84.5% |
| White, Other | 8.7% |
| Mixed, Other | 1% |
| White & Asian | 0.8% |
| African | 0.7% |
| Asian, Other | 0.7% |
| Indian | 0.4% |
| Unclassified | 0.4% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.3% |
| Chinese | 0.2% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.2% |
| Irish | 0.1% |
| Caribbean | 0.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Sixth Form Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 2023-11-20 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 2023-09-26 | School inspection:GoodSchool inspection, PDF - 20 November 2023 |
| 2018-03-06 | Short inspectionShort inspection, PDF - 20 April 2018 |
| 2013-12-10 | Full inspection:GoodFull inspection, PDF - 14 February 2014 |
| 2012-02-14 | Academy conversion letterAcademy conversion letter, PDF - 18 February 2012 |
| Previously as The Marches School and Technology College | |
| 2010-09-15 | Full inspection:OutstandingFull inspection, PDF - 05 October 2010 |
| 2007-11-01 | Full inspection:GoodFull inspection, PDF - 19 November 2007 |
| 2006-10-10 | Curriculum and development visitCurriculum and development visit, PDF - 25 May 2007 |
| 2005-04-18 | Full inspectionFull inspection, PDF - 15 September 2005 |
| 2010-09-15 | Full inspection:OutstandingFull inspection, PDF - 05 October 2010 |
| 2007-11-01 | Full inspection:GoodFull inspection, PDF - 19 November 2007 |
| 2006-10-10 | Curriculum and development visitCurriculum and development visit, PDF - 25 May 2007 |
| 2005-04-18 | Full inspectionFull inspection, PDF - 15 September 2005 |
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 43.1 | Unlock | Unlock |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
Sample
UnlockGCSE Results
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Our Lady and St Oswald's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
Upper Brook Street, Oswestry, Shropshire, SY11 2TG |
0.21 miles |
|
Morda CofE Primary School
Morda, Oswestry, Shropshire, SY10 9NR |
0.84 miles |
|
Holy Trinity Church of England Primary Academy and Nursery
Middleton Road, Oswestry, Shropshire, SY11 2LF |
0.93 miles |
|
Woodside Primary School
Gittin Street, Oswestry, Shropshire, SY11 1DT |
0.96 miles |
|
The Meadows Primary School
Harlech Road, Oswestry, Shropshire, SY11 2EA |
1.28 miles |
|
Trefonen CofE Primary School
School Lane, Trefonen, Oswestry, Shropshire, SY10 9DY |
1.99 miles |
|
Whittington CofE (VA) Primary School
Station Road, Whittington, Oswestry, Shropshire, SY11 4DA |
2.79 miles |
|
Gobowen Primary School
School Lane, Gobowen, Oswestry, Shropshire, SY11 3LD |
3.31 miles |
|
Selattyn CofE Primary School
Glyn Road, Selattyn, Oswestry, Shropshire, SY10 7DH |
3.34 miles |
|
Bryn Offa CofE Primary School
Rockwell Lane, Pant, Oswestry, Shropshire, SY10 9QR |
4.36 miles |
|
West Felton Church of England Primary School and Nursery
School Road, West Felton, Oswestry, Shropshire, SY11 4JR |
4.37 miles |
|
Weston Rhyn Primary School
Old Chirk Road, Weston Rhyn, Oswestry, Shropshire, SY10 7SR |
4.42 miles |
|
Ysgol Bro Cynllaith
Llansilin, Salop, SY10 7QD |
4.8 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
Oswestry School
Upper Brook Street, Oswestry, SY11 2TL |
0.24 miles |
|
Moreton Hall School
Weston Rhyn, Oswestry, SY11 3EW |
4.26 miles |
|
St Martins School (3-16 Learning Community)
Moors Bank, St Martins, Oswestry, Shropshire, SY10 7BD |
4.85 miles |