Oswestry School

Since 2022, Peter Middleton. Grew up in Edinburgh, attended Stewart’s Melville College (his wife went to the sister school) and studied English at the University of Bristol. His father was a vicar; his grandfather was a teacher, having been persuaded

Entry to prep from age 4. Prep runs ‘dabble afternoon’ sessions for children joining reception, these also provide parents with an opportunity to meet families and children of the same age. Seamless transition from prep to senior school. Senior

Majority of sixth form leavers go on to university, around 40 per cent to Russell Group. Several to apprenticeships or to study abroad. One to Oxbridge in 2024.

In 2024, 31 per cent 9-7 at GCSE; 29 per cent A*/A at A level (52 per cent A*-B).

Parents generally very positive about teaching and confirm that staff skilfully manage to cater for pupils’ broad range of abilities, ‘They really do know the children’s strengths and weaknesses.’ One told us that they had wondered whether a highly

Take a look at the school’s website and you will find clear and detailed information about exactly how pupils with SEND are supported and what specialist resources are available. Such clarity is unusual and typifies Oswestry’s open, positive and

Facilities for drama and dance currently ‘pretty good’, but parents are in no doubt that they could be better – and they will be. Improvements and an extension to the current building are underway and the new performing arts centre will open in

Sports grounds, just over the road from main school site, include four rugby pitches, Astro for hockey, cricket pitches – all beautifully maintained. Tennis takes place in the indoor sports hall, outdoor courts are at the prep. Swimming lessons for

Around 100 boarders - majority international full boarding. Some weekly (local) boarders and a few flexi (booked in advance). Ad hoc or emergency accommodation provided if space allows. Historic links with various European countries – Spanish and

‘If there’s an issue the school deals with it straight away. Not only that, staff also follow up afterwards.’ The words of one parent were echoed by all we spoke to. Parents told us that their children are known and understood as individuals and that

A mix of farming families, many of whom have sent generations of children to Oswestry, professionals and small business owners. A fair few join the sixth form from local state schools. Starting to make waves on the home counties radar, ‘Definitely

Fees at the lower end of the scale – very good value considering all that’s included. In addition to means-tested bursaries school offers academic, sport and creative arts scholarships worth up to 20 per cent of fees. That’s a significant reduction

We love a school motto, but they’re sometimes rather obscure. Top marks then to the prescient fifteenth-century soul who came up with Oswestry’s, it’s a cracker: ‘Non scholae, sed vitae’, meaning, ‘We learn not for school, but for life’. This is a