How many pupils does The Marches School have?

The Marches School has 1,396 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is The Marches School's Ofsted rating?

The Marches School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (26 September 2023).

How does The Marches School perform at GCSE?

Pupils at The Marches School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 38.1 in 2025/26.

Is The Marches School part of an academy trust?

Yes — The Marches School is part of MARCHES ACADEMY TRUST.

Where is The Marches School?

The Marches School is located at Morda Road, Oswestry, Shropshire, SY11 2AR.

The Marches School

Morda Road, Oswestry, Shropshire, SY11 2AR

Good

Inspected 26 September 2023

Good

Ofsted

38.1

Attainment 8

Secondary

Phase

11–18

Ages

1,396

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy converter

Type

About The Marches School

The Marches School is an academy converter in Oswestry, Shropshire, England, for pupils aged 11–18. It has 1,396 pupils on roll. It is part of MARCHES ACADEMY TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (26 September 2023) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 38.1 (2025/26). 19.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 10.3% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Shropshire →
School Type: Academy converter
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: Ages 11–18
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 1,396 / 1,500 (93%)
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Religious Character: Does not apply
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Last Ofsted Inspection: 26 September 2023

Pupil profile

2025/26

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

19.2%

Free school meals

10.3%

EAL

2.1%

SEN support

12.8%

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)

38.1

Attainment 8

236 pupils

27.1%

Grade 5+ English & Maths

44.1%

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.

Sixth form (Key Stage 5)

C+

A-level average grade

70 students

8.6%

AAB+ (2 facilitating)

69%

To higher education

24%

To top-third universities

To apprenticeship

Where pupils go next

89%

Sustained destination

75%

Stayed in education

Apprenticeship

Attendance

8.9%

Overall absence

24.4%

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.

91.13

Teachers (FTE)

↓ -1.8 vs 2023/24

15.5

Pupils per teacher

↑ +0.5 vs 2023/24

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↓ -5.0 vs 2023/24

£46,100

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 8% on leadership pay

↑ +£2,103 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

6.6

Leadership (FTE)

↓ -1.0 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.

£6,638

Spend per pupil

£7,064

Income per pupil

65%

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: Morda Road, Oswestry, Shropshire, SY11 2AR
Phone: 01691664400
Headteacher: Sally Wilmot
Website: http://marchesschool.co.uk/

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is The Marches School?: The Marches School is an academy converter in Oswestry, Shropshire, England, for pupils aged 11–18.
How many pupils does The Marches School have?: The Marches School has 1,396 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is The Marches School's Ofsted rating?: The Marches School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (26 September 2023).
How does The Marches School perform at GCSE?: Pupils at The Marches School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 38.1 in 2025/26.
Is The Marches School part of an academy trust?: Yes — The Marches School is part of MARCHES ACADEMY TRUST.
Where is The Marches School?: The Marches School is located at Morda Road, Oswestry, Shropshire, SY11 2AR.

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