Short description of the school
Oswestry School is a co-educational, independent boarding and day school in the market town of Oswestry, Shropshire in the West Midlands. It accepts boys and girls from the ages of 4 to 18.
The school is set in 50 acres of its own grounds and boasts some of the most beautiful countryside in Britain on its doorstep. Oswestry School has first-class facilities including a new sports hall, an indoor swimming pool, an all weather football pitch and extensive playing fields, together with recently refurbished classrooms and boarding houses.
The School was founded in 1407, making it one of the oldest schools in England. Its founder was a wealthy landowner and politician called David Holbache. Together with his wife Guinevere, he put into trust some lands with the rents paying for a schoolmaster. The School originally only accepted boys. However, in 1972, the local pre-preparatory school, Bellan House, was taken over, enabling the School to accept girls as well and offer eduction to pupils from 4 to 18 years. Bellan House is 5 minutes walk from the senior school and accepts pupils aged 4 to 11 years.
The school motto is : "Non scholae, sed vitae discimus" - "We Learn Not For School But For Life". Pupils are educated with an emphasis on their intellectual, spiritual and physical development.
The school has a broadly Anglican ethos but welcomes pupils of all faiths or none.
What makes this school different from others?
- 600 years of experience
- safe and secure location
- full integration for overseas pupils
A combination of the School’s size and an impressive teacher/student ratio ensures a high level of individual care and attention. All pupils, supported and encouraged by an excellent team of staff, are expected to make the most of their abilities.
The size of the School helps us achieve our ethos and our pupils are bright, energetic, confident and, above all, happy. We are large enough to grant our pupils a feeling of independence and to house many superb facilities, but small enough for each pupil to be well known and make a significant contribution to the School, and to monitor and motivate pupils as they make academic and personal progress.
We are extremely proud of the excellent academic results achieved given our non-selective admission process; A-levels over recent years have had a 97-100% pass rate and around 90% of GCSE grades were A-C. Sixth Form lessons are delivered in small groups allowing intensive support and pupils enjoy enormous success with their university applications with most going on to their first choice university. Destinations include Cambridge, Durham, Warwick, London School of Economics, University College London, Manchester, Leeds, Bristol and other top universities. Guidance on university applications is provided by the Head of Sixth Form, personal tutors and both Deputy Heads.
Sixth Form pupils leave Oswestry School having learnt how to respect others as well as themselves and with the desire to fulfil their own individual potential.
Maps,addresses and directions
Oswestry School stands on the edge of the attractive market town of Oswestry, in Shropshire, on the border of England and Wales. It is set in 50 acres of its own grounds and boasts some of the most beautiful countryside in Britain on its doorstep
Oswestry Senior school
Upper Brook Street
Oswestry
Shropshire
SY11 2TL
Bellan House
36 Church Street
Oswestry
Shropshire
SY11 2ST
programmes and subjects
| GCSE | A Level |
| core subjects: | Art (fine art/photography) |
| English | Biology |
| Mathematics | Business |
| Separate Sciences or Coordinated Science | Chemistry |
| subject choices: | Design Technology |
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Art |
Economics |
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Business |
English as an Additional Language |
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Computing |
English Literature |
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Design |
French |
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Drama |
Further Mathematics |
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EAL and Learning Support |
Geography |
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Food Preparation & Nutrition |
History |
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Geography |
Mathematics |
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History |
Music |
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Languages |
Physics |
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Music |
Psychology |
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Religious Studies |
Spanish |
| Sports Science | Sports Studies |
academic results
| GCSE 2019-20 | |
| A*-A / 9-7 | 52% |
| B and below |
48% |
| A level 2019-20 | |
| A*-B | 40% |
| C and below | 11.7% |
CO-CURRICULAR
The school offers an extensive co-curricular programme of over 60 co-curricular activities.
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Main sports |
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boys |
girls |
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Rugby |
Hockey |
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Football |
Netball |
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Athletics |
Athletics |
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Cricket |
Cricket |
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Tennis |
Tennis | |
| Other sports | ||
| Archery | Golf | Squash |
| Badminton | Handball | Swimming |
| Basketball | Horse Riding | Table Tennis |
| Cross Country | Kayaking | Volleyball |
| Fencing | Shooting | |
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Non-sporting activities |
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| Adventure Education | Musical Theatre |
| Bands | Orchestral Ensemble |
| Choirs | Rhythm and Blues Club |
| Combined Cadet Force | Duke of Edinburgh’s Award |
| Music Theory | |
Facilities
Oswestry School boasts a wide range of excellent facilities across the School campus which are immaculately maintained by a dedicated grounds team.
| Facilities available |
| Astro pitch |
| Fitness suite |
| Sports hall (indoor) |
| Swimming pool |
| Tennis courts |
boarding options
Boarding at Oswestry School is available from age of 11 - 18 (Years 7-13).
Boarding Options
1+ nights: Occasional/flexi boarding
5 nights: Weekly boarding
7 nights: Traditional full boarding
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Room type |
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Boys |
Girls |
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Year 7 |
2-3 pupils per room |
2-4 pupils per room |
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Year 8 |
2-3 pupils per room |
2-4 pupils per room |
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Year 9 |
2-3 pupils per room |
2-4 pupils per room |
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Year 10 |
2-3 pupils per room |
2-3 pupils per room |
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Year 11 |
2-3 pupils per room |
2-3 pupils per room |
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Year 12 |
2 pupils per room |
2 pupils per room |
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Year 13 |
1- 2 pupils per room |
2 pupils per room |
How can I apply to this school?
The main points of entry to the Oswestry School are at ages 4, 11, 13 and 16, but the school also accepts applications for other year groups provided there are places. Boarders are accepted from the age of 11.
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Currency Converter:
2020-21 Academic Year
| Year | Age (y.o.) |
Day fees (p.a.) |
Weekly boarding (p.a.) |
Full boarding (p.a.) |
| Bellan House | ||||
| R | 4-5 | 9,150 GBP | NA | NA |
| Y1 | 5-6 | 9,420 GBP | NA | NA |
| Y2 | 6-7 | 9,420 GBP | NA | NA |
| Y3 | 7-8 | 9,690 GBP | NA | NA |
| Y4 | 8-9 | 9,690 GBP | NA | NA |
| Y5 | 9-10 | 11,130 GBP | NA | NA |
| Y6 | 10-11 | 11,130 GBP | NA | NA |
| Senior School | ||||
| Y7 | 11-12 | 15,510 GBP | 23,130 GBP | 29,250 GBP |
| Y8 | 12-13 | 15,510 GBP | 23,130 GBP | 29,250 GBP |
| Y9 | 13-14 | 16,470 GBP | 24,780 GBP | 34,425 GBP |
| Y10 | 14-15 | 16,470 GBP | 24,780 GBP | 34,425 GBP |
| Y11 | 15-16 | 16,470 GBP | 24,780 GBP | 34,425 GBP |
| Y12 | 16-17 | 16,470 GBP | 24,780 GBP | 34,425 GBP |
| Y13 | 17-18 | 16,470 GBP | 24,780 GBP | 34,425 GBP |
