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A welcoming and inclusive school where children are given the best possible start on their Oswestry journey, flourishing both academically and in emotional intelligence. Parents praise school’s ‘nourishing environment’ and the ‘genuine care’ shown by all teaching staff: ‘It really is a special place.’
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Overview & data
- Pupil numbers
- 98 ·
- Offers boarding
- Yes ·
- Religion
- None
- Fees
- Day £12,390 - £15,090: Boarding £29,520 pa
- Local authority
- Shropshire Council
- Linked schools
Headteacher
Head
Mrs. Claire Lyons
Since April 2025, Claire Lyons BA, PGCE, formerly head of Burton Hathow, a ‘family-orientated’ prep in Lincolnshire. She has more than 17 years’ experience of working in the independent prep school sector. Degree in theatre studies from the
Entrance
Non-selective, but also ‘sensible’ – will help parents find an alternative if it’s felt the school can’t meet their child’s needs. Entrance from age 4 - many may already have attended the on-site nursery (run by a separate provider). Reception age
Exit
Nearly all (99 per cent in 2025) move seamlessly on to the senior school just up the road. One or two to other local schools such as The Marches and Llanfyllin. Five scholarships to senior school in 2024.
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Teaching & learning
Pupils
Money matters
- Fee information
- Day £12,390 - £15,090: Boarding £29,520 pa
Our view
Based in a grand Georgian town house on one of Oswestry’s main streets, very close to the ancient church of St Oswald’s and the original site of the senior school. Its photogenic pillared front door features prominently in marketing literature. ‘Our
The last word
A welcoming and inclusive school where children are given the best possible start on their Oswestry journey, flourishing both academically and in emotional intelligence. Parents praise school’s ‘nourishing environment’ and the ‘genuine care’ shown by
