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St Martins School (3-16 Learning Community)

Moors Bank, Oswestry, Shropshire, SY10 7BD

Good

Inspected 24 January 2023

Good
Ofsted
37.6
Attainment 8
All-through
Phase
3–16
Ages
723
Pupils
Mixed
Gender
Academy sponsor led
Type

About St Martins School (3-16 Learning Community)

St Martins School (3-16 Learning Community) is an academy sponsor led in Oswestry, Shropshire, England, for pupils aged 3–16. It has 723 pupils on roll. It is part of THE 3-18 EDUCATION TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (24 January 2023) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 37.6 (2025/26). At the end of Key Stage 2, 42% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 21.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 2.7% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority
Shropshire →
School Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
All-through
Age Range
Ages 3–16
Gender
Mixed
Pupils / Capacity
723 / 660 (110%) · over capacity
Sixth Form
Does not have a sixth form
Nursery
Has Nursery Classes
Religious Character
Does not apply
Last Ofsted Inspection
24 January 2023

Pupil profile

2025/26

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

21.5%
Free school meals
2.7%
EAL
2.1%
SEN support
22.0%
EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2025/26

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

GCSE results (Key Stage 4)

37.6
Attainment 8
98 pupils
24.5%
Grade 5+ English & Maths
45.9%
Grade 4+ English & Maths

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

SATs results (Key Stage 2)

42%
Expected standard (RWM)
3%
Higher standard (RWM)
101
Avg reading score
100
Avg maths score

Where pupils go next

66%
Sustained destination
30%
Stayed in education
4%
Apprenticeship

Attendance

9.8%
Overall absence
26.0%
Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

39.14
Teachers (FTE)
↑ +0.5 vs 2023/24
18.5
Pupils per teacher
→ 0.0 vs 2023/24
18.7
Teaching assistants (FTE)
↑ +0.4 vs 2023/24
£47,557
Avg teacher salary
Mean · 16% on leadership pay
↑ +£5,157 vs 2023/24
0
Teacher vacancies
0% rate
→ 0 vs 2023/24
6.6
Leadership (FTE)
→ 0.0 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£6,456
Spend per pupil
£6,895
Income per pupil
59%
Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address
Moors Bank, Oswestry, Shropshire, SY10 7BD
Phone
01691776500
Head Teacher
Alison Pope

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is St Martins School (3-16 Learning Community)?
St Martins School (3-16 Learning Community) is an academy sponsor led in Oswestry, Shropshire, England, for pupils aged 3–16.
How many pupils does St Martins School (3-16 Learning Community) have?
St Martins School (3-16 Learning Community) has 723 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is St Martins School (3-16 Learning Community)'s Ofsted rating?
St Martins School (3-16 Learning Community) was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (24 January 2023).
How does St Martins School (3-16 Learning Community) perform at GCSE?
Pupils at St Martins School (3-16 Learning Community) achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 37.6 in 2025/26.
How does St Martins School (3-16 Learning Community) perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?
42% of pupils at St Martins School (3-16 Learning Community) met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Is St Martins School (3-16 Learning Community) part of an academy trust?
Yes — St Martins School (3-16 Learning Community) is part of THE 3-18 EDUCATION TRUST.
Where is St Martins School (3-16 Learning Community)?
St Martins School (3-16 Learning Community) is located at Moors Bank, Oswestry, Shropshire, SY10 7BD.

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