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The Oldershaw School

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The Oldershaw School

Valkyrie Road, Wallasey, CH45 4RJ

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Pupils
825
Ages
11-18
FSM
61.5%
Attainment 8
27.9
Ofsted
Good
Mar 2022

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures2024/25

Attainment 8
27.9
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
3.4%
Basics 9-5
12.2%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
0.6%
EBacc APS
2.25
EBacc 9-5
0.0%
EBacc 9-4
0.0%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures2024/25

APS per Entry
13.64
A*-A Grades
0.0%
A*-B Grades
3.2%
AAB+ %
0.0%

APS per Entry

National avgSelective avg

Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 55 students entered

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About The Oldershaw School

The Oldershaw School is a secondary school in Wallasey, Wirral. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2022 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 27.9. The school has around 825 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: Valkyrie Road, Wallasey, CH45 4RJ | More schools in Wirral

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for The Oldershaw School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Mar 2022Good
  2. Apr 2016Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about The Oldershaw School

What is The Oldershaw School's Ofsted rating?
The Oldershaw School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2022 inspection.
What are The Oldershaw School's latest exam results?
The Oldershaw School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 27.9. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is The Oldershaw School located?
The Oldershaw School is a secondary school in Wallasey, Wirral (CH45 4RJ).
How many pupils attend The Oldershaw School?
The Oldershaw School has around 825 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare The Oldershaw School with other schools?
View The Oldershaw School's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Wirral.