Moreton Hall School A GSG School
- Moreton Hall School
Weston Rhyn
Oswestry
Shropshire
SY11 3EW - Head: George Budd
- T 01691 773671
- F 01691 778552
- E [email protected]
- W www.moretonhallschool.com
- A mainstream independent school for girls aged from 11 to 18 with a linked junior school
- Boarding: Yes
- Local authority: Shropshire
- Pupils: 311; sixth formers: 110
- Religion: Non-denominational
- Fees: Day: £27,600 - £29,880; Boarding: £27,600- £36,300 pa
- Open days: September, February, May
- Review: View The Good Schools Guide Review
- Ofsted report: View the Ofsted report
- ISI report: View the ISI report
What The Good Schools Guide says..
These are not privileged princesses who think the world owes them. They are self-disciplined young women who have learnt in school that you can make a difference and live happily together. Its increasing success draws in star teachers and bright girls, so it’s all on an upward trajectory. With lots of living accommodation on site, the job becomes a lifestyle choice for teachers as well as families. The English department boasts a writer, the art department has…
What the school says...
Moreton takes girls and boys from 3, boys leave at 11. Combining excellent academic results with an equal focus on developing the individual, Moreton Hall offers girls an outstanding opportunity to flourish in a friendly, caring environment. The school is set in 100 acres of parkland with a new all weather surface, golf course, new indoor pool and new sixth form boarding house with en-suite accommodation.
Extensive opportunitites in music, drama, D of E, sport, art, Moreton Enterprises (businesses run by the girls), community work. Outstanding careers advice in house. ...Read more
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Other features
All-through school (for example 3-18 years). - An all-through school covers junior and senior education. It may start at 3 or 4, or later, and continue through to 16 or 18. Some all-through schools set exams at 11 or 13 that pupils must pass to move on.
International Study Centre - school has a linked, international study centre for overseas students wishing to improve their English.
What The Good Schools Guide says
Principal
Since 2019, George Budd, previously deputy head at Godolphin School. Took over the reins from his predecessor who retired after 27 years at the helm. Geography degree from Durham; began his teaching career in the state sector before moving to Lady Eleanor Holles in 2007 as geography teacher and later assistant senior teacher. Then to Sir William Perkins's School as head of geography and then head of sixth form before joining Godolphin in 2016.
A keen (and competitive) mountain biker, he is married to Nicky, previously director of sport at Lady Eleanor Holles, and head coach for the U19 England lacrosse team.
Academic matters
Academic results are strong. In 2019 at A level, 41 per cent A*/A grades (70 per cent A*-B); at GCSE, 75 per cent 9-7, and the value-added scores...
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Overall school performance (for comparison or review only)
Results by exam and subject
Subject results
Entry/Exit
Special Education Needs
We have a strong SEN department with specialist staff. Please call us for specific details.
| Condition | Provision for in school |
|---|---|
| ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder | |
| Aspergers | |
| Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorders | |
| CReSTeD registered for Dyslexia | |
| Dyscalculia | |
| Dysgraphia | |
| Dyslexia | |
| Dyspraxia | |
| English as an additional language (EAL) | |
| Genetic | |
| Has an entry in the Autism Services Directory | |
| Has SEN unit or class | Y |
| HI - Hearing Impairment | |
| Hospital School | |
| Mental health | |
| MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty | |
| MSI - Multi-Sensory Impairment | |
| Natspec Specialist Colleges | |
| OTH - Other Difficulty/Disability | |
| Other SpLD - Specific Learning Difficulty | |
| PD - Physical Disability | |
| PMLD - Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulty | |
| SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health | |
| SLCN - Speech, Language and Communication | |
| SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty | |
| Special facilities for Visually Impaired | |
| SpLD - Specific Learning Difficulty | |
| VI - Visual Impairment |
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Who came from where
| School | Year | Places | Scholarships | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moor Park School | 2019 | 3 | 2 | 1 Sport & art, 1 Art & choral singing |
| Packwood Haugh School | 2019 | 2 |
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