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The Marches School

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The Marches School

Morda Road, Oswestry, SY11 2AR

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Pupils
1,396
Ages
11-18
FSM
20.5%
Attainment 8
43.0
Ofsted
Good
Sept 2023

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
43.0
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
18.7%
Basics 9-5
38.1%

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
52.5%
EBacc APS
3.86
EBacc 9-5
17.5%
EBacc 9-4
29.6%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
33.43
A*-A Grades
14.1%
A*-B Grades
45.7%
AAB+ %
8.6%

APS per Entry

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Grade Distribution (%)

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

Based on 100 students entered

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About The Marches School

The Marches School is a secondary school in Oswestry, Shropshire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2023 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 43.0. The school has around 1,396 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Morda Road, Oswestry, SY11 2AR | More schools in Shropshire

Ofsted inspection history

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

  1. Sept 2023 — Good
  2. Dec 2013 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about The Marches School

What is The Marches School's Ofsted rating?
The Marches School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2023 inspection.
What are The Marches School's latest exam results?
The Marches School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 43.0. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is The Marches School located?
The Marches School is a secondary school in Oswestry, Shropshire (SY11 2AR).
How many pupils attend The Marches School?
The Marches School has around 1,396 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare The Marches School with other schools?
View The Marches 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 Shropshire.