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Oswestry School

Oswestry School is an incredibly friendly school, with passionate teachers and boarding staff, as well as great learning support. The campus and facilities are not swanky, but the school makes the most of them and is intent on taking both to the next level. The proximity to Wales makes this a very outdoorsy school.
Von Bülow Education placed 2 pupils here in 2023.

The Essentials

  • Number of pupils: 350

  • Percentage of boarders: 36%

  • Percentage of international pupils: 20%

  • Av. class size: senior school - 15 / 6th Form - 10

  • Closest international airport: Manchester, 1.5 hours away by car

  • Fees per term for 2023/24: £12,480


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What we think
Perfect for the more introvert pupil in need of a bit more support.

The Details

The Academics:

A-Levels and GCSEs on offer.

Oswestry School makes a point of being a non-selective. The school believes that character-building, creative confidence and kindness are on par with academic ability, and look for candidates accordingly. Given this, the school's results are noteworthy: in 2023, 35% of GCSE grades were 9-7 and 30% of A-Level grades A.

Oswestry School takes pride in its amazing SEN provision and overall support for pupils.

Languages on offer are German, Spanish, French and Latin.

Boarding:

36% of pupils are full boarders. The three boarding houses are cozy and pupils in the senior years share with one other person. The houseparents are exceptionally friendly and supportive!

Exeat weekends exist but are not compulsory.

Strengths:

The school's amazing pastoral care, overall friendliness and provision of individual support. We don't know many other schools that go above and beyond the call of duty to make pupils feel supported and comfortable the way Oswestry School does!

Oswestry School's many outdoors activities are excellent. Being rurally based on the boarder to Wales, pupils go mountain-biking, white-water kayaking, rock-climbing, caving and sailing. This trains pupils endurance and resilience and allows them to forge friendships for life.

Weaknesses:

We'd prefer a few more boarders. However the school makes an amazing effort to integrate boarders and day pupils. And to great success!


The Location
Oswestry School is part of the lovely little town Oswestry.

The Address
Oswestry School
Upper Brook St
Oswestry
SY11 2TB
England

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