Description

Oldbury Wells School is a coeducational secondary institution located in the historic market town of Bridgnorth within Shropshire, England, boasting around 800 students from years 7 to 18. The school houses a substantial sixth form with 122 students. It is well-known for its distinctive motto, "Aspire, Enjoy, Achieve," and comprises four educative houses: Castle (Red), Friary (Green), Northgate (Blue), and Westgate (Yellow).

The school's domicile is somewhat unique due to its original identity as two separate schools; the East Side opened in 1958 as Bridgnorth Boys' Modern School, and the West Side opened in 1959 as Bridgnorth Girls' Modern School, uniting under the name Oldbury Wells between the years 1973–1974. The premises now exist as split facilities separated by a tranquil cul-de-sac, and the school's gymnasium remains on its original sex-designated sites for boys on the east side and girls on the west.

Oldbury Wells School holds a notable statistic, as more than three-quarters of its pupils are bussed in from the surrounding rural villages. The school gained Academy status in 2003, becoming a Science College; over the years, it has maintained its status in this role and has repeatedly demonstrated improved performance in national league tables. In architectural terms, the school's East Building gained Grade II listed status in 1983 for its unique design, featuring construction with structural concrete and reflecting the "Modern Movement" era in combination with Dutch and Scandinavian modernism.

The school has enjoyed notable alumni, including the cricketers Colin Hemsley and Jono Whitney, as well as various accolades and awards acknowledging its historically significant building and contemporary achievements. However, in September 2023, Oldbury Wells announced a consultation on the possible closure of its sixth form, which could end further education within the town.