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Founded in 1407, Oswestry School occupies an impressive site overlooking the Shropshire plain and the pleasant market town of Oswestry.
The School caters for children aged 0 to 18 years: the pre-prep at Bellan House ages 0 to 9, and 9 to 18 in the Senior School. Entry at 9, 11, 13 and 16 years is normally via interview and report from previous school, but applicants at other ages are welcomed and are accepted normally on interview and on the basis of a satisfactory school reports. Scholarships are available at all these ages of entry.
Oswestry School is non-selective; top students aim for entry at 18 years to Oxford or Cambridge, whilst at the same time, pupils requiring learning support benefit from the special help of qualified teachers in a purpose designed Learning Support Unit.
The major boys' sports are football and rugby in the winter and cricket in the summer whilst girls play netball, hockey, tennis and athletics. In addition, a wide variety of clubs offers badminton, aerobics, squash, outdoor pursuits, sailing and many other possibilities. The School's extensive playing fields and swimming pool mean that pupils' individual interests and potential can be developed to the full.
The School's strength lies in the personal care offered to each pupil. Small classes, personal care of boarders by qualified staff, regular reporting to parents, a strong tutor system and comprehensive advice on Careers and Higher Education ensure that each individual child receives the right blend of encouragement and stimulus during their School days. There is a purpose built Sixth Form House for boarding boys and a self-contained annexe for Sixth Form girls. Our aim is that they should then be able to enter the world of work as well-balanced and flexible adults, ambitious and determined, but able to mix and to work with others.
As part of our on-going development plans, work has been completed on the refurbishment of the junior boys' boarding house. We have new all-weather cricket nets and tennis courts and plans are underway for a new sports hall.
Age range: 0 - 18
Day pupils: 171 boys and 146 girls
Annual day fees: £6,456 - £11,325
Weekly boarding pupils: 6 boys and 12 girls
Annual weekly boarding fees: £16,980 - £16,980
Full boarding pupils: 58 boys and 34 girls
Annual full boarding fees: £18,360 - £18,360
This school offers flexi-boarding.
TOTAL PUPILS: 235 boys and 192 girls, including 45 boys and 46 girls in the 6th form
Staff numbers: 38 full time and 13 part time
Method of entry: Entry test or exam, Interview, Report from previous school
Accreditations and affiliations: ISC, SHMIS, AGBIS
Religious affiliation: Non-denominational
Teaching languages: English
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The school offers: Other bursaries, Clergy/Ministers, Academic, Armed forces discounts or bursaries, Art, Junior school entry, Siblings, Music, Financial need, Senior school entry, Boarding, All-rounder, 6th Form, Sport
Exam boards: Edexcel Foundation, AQA, OCR, Pitman Qualifications, WJEC, AS Level, GCSE, IELTS
% pass rate at grades A* to C (exams at age 16): 87.2%% pass rate (exams at age 18): 100%
19 courses are offered for age 18 exams
96% of pupils went on to Higher Education or took a Gap Year
This school provides for individual pupils with these needs:
Hearing Impairment (HI)
Dyslexia or Specific Learning Difficulties (SpLD)
Delicate/Medical Conditions
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