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Oldbury Wells School

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Oldbury Wells School

Oldbury Wells, Bridgnorth, WV16 5JD

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Pupils
736
Ages
11-16
FSM
21.9%
Attainment 8
44.8
Ofsted
Good
Apr 2023

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
44.8
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
15.4%
Basics 9-5
43.2%

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
26.4%
EBacc APS
3.88
EBacc 9-5
9.6%
EBacc 9-4
17.6%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2023/24

APS per Entry
N/A
A*-A Grades
14.1%
A*-B Grades
22.4%
AAB+ %
N/A

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About Oldbury Wells School

Oldbury Wells School is a secondary school in Bridgnorth, Shropshire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2023 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 44.8. The school has around 736 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Oldbury Wells, Bridgnorth, WV16 5JD | More schools in Shropshire

Ofsted inspection history

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

  1. Apr 2023 — School remains Good
  2. Jun 2013 — Good (predecessor: Oldbury Wells School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Oldbury Wells School

What is Oldbury Wells School's Ofsted rating?
Oldbury Wells School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2023 inspection.
What are Oldbury Wells School's latest exam results?
Oldbury Wells School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 44.8. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Oldbury Wells School located?
Oldbury Wells School is a secondary school in Bridgnorth, Shropshire (WV16 5JD).
How many pupils attend Oldbury Wells School?
Oldbury Wells School has around 736 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Oldbury Wells School with other schools?
View Oldbury Wells 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.