The Marches School
Academy converter · Sixth form
Oswestry, SY11 2AR
Ofsted
Good
Our ranking
Bottom 41% in England
11 of 20 in Shropshire
Pupils
1,346
First preferences per place
0.97
2026/27
Absence
8.9%
2024/25
A level average
C+
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 43.2 | 45.2 | 43.1 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 38% | 46% | 38% | |
| Average English grade | 4.8 | 5.0 | 4.6 | |
| Average maths grade | 4.2 | 4.4 | 4.2 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 34% | 43% | 35% | |
| Progress 8 | -0.34 | -0.29 | — |
62% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- St Martins School (3-16 Learning Community) · 4.9 mi · Good · Bottom 9% in England
- Lakelands Academy · 7.5 mi · Report card · Bottom 21% in England
- The Corbet School · 9.7 mi · No rating · Top 41% in England
- The Thomas Adams School · 13.8 mi · Good · Bottom 30% in England
- Mary Webb School and Science College · 16.0 mi · Good · Top 50% in England
- The Priory School · 16.4 mi · Good · Top 18% in England
The neighbourhood
The Marches School is in Oswestry West (typical home £206,250, crime high).
What is The Marches School's Ofsted rating?
The Marches School is rated Good by Ofsted.
How does The Marches School rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, The Marches School is in the bottom 41% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.