The Marches School

A good academy converter school in Shropshire. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for The Marches School.

Oswestry, SY112AR Ofsted: Good Age 11-18 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

57

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
47.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: -0.29
English & Maths grade 4+ %
56.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 63.6%
Continue in education or training
46.7
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 53.0%
Sustained employment
73.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 37.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
26 September 2023
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Morda Road
Oswestry, SY112AR
Phone
1691664400
Website
marchesschool.co.uk/

Location

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Source: Geocoding
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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
136979
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
Morda Road, Oswestry, SY11 2AR
Website
http://marchesschool.co.uk/
Age range
11-18
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
MARCHES ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
1,500 pupils
Setting
Urban: Further from a major town or city
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
1,383
Free School Meals
19.7% (272 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
1.4% (19 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
90.2%
Good
Persistent Absence
29.0%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
53.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
37.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
3.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
4.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
51%
Quality: Good
Sixth Form Size
97 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
3.0%

Key Performance Indicators

English & Maths Grade 5+:
63.6 (+11.6 vs average)
EBacc Entry:
30.1 (+10.7 vs average)
Attainment 8:
45.2 (+5.7 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
86 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
173
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,383 pupils
11-18

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Computer Studies/Computing (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(9 students)
Sociology (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(10 students)
Geography (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(17 students)
Study Skills (Extended Project (Diploma))
★★★ ★★
(24 students)
Business Studies:Single (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(10 students)

Strong performance in 5 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Achievement Through Caring"

Respect Empathy Achievement Through Caring

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome from Headteacher Mrs. S. Wilmot. The Marches School is described as a family where every individual is valued, supported, and inspired to reach their full potential. The school emphasises Achievement Through Caring, respect, and empathy, with a focus on personal growth beyond academics. Visitors are encouraged to arrange a visit to learn more about the school.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Basketball Club Gardening Club Orchestra Spanish Club

Sports

Basketball

Facilities

Sports Hall ATLC (Arts & Technology Learning Centre)

Curriculum Highlights

English Maths Science Modern Foreign Languages (French and Spanish) Humanities (Geography, History, PRE Philosophy, Religion and Ethics, Law, Politics, EPQ, Sociology, Business) Creative Arts (Art, Photography, 3D Design, Product Design, Textiles) Performing Arts (Music and Drama) Digital (ICT, I Media, Computer Science) Physical Education (Year 7 to Year 13)

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