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Oldbury Wells School

Oldbury Wells, Bridgnorth, WV16 5JD
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Oldbury Wells School
Bridgnorth, WV16 5JD
736 Pupils
1,021 Capacity
11–16 Age Range
21.90% FSM %
374 Boys
362 Girls
About Oldbury Wells School

Oldbury Wells School is a mixed-gender Academies located in Bridgnorth, Shropshire, in the West Midlands region of England for pupils aged 11–16 with a Does not apply character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 736 pupils on roll. School capacity: 1,021. Current headteacher: Adam Walker.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy converter
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Secondary
Status Open
Local Authority Shropshire
Region West Midlands
Administrative District Shropshire
Parliamentary Constituency South Shropshire
Ward Bridgnorth Castle
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Non-selective
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor TRUSTED SCHOOLS ALLIANCE
Opened 01-07-2015
UKPRN 10053089
URN 142153
Data Last Updated 03-02-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Alan Edwards Chair of Local Governing Body 01/10/2024 30/09/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Geoff Baker Local Governor 30/08/2004 29/08/2028 Appointed by academy members
Ms Sarah Barlow Local Governor 10/03/2025 09/03/2029 Elected by school staff
Mr Daniel Cox Local Governor 10/03/2025 09/03/2029 Elected by school staff
Mr Marcus Francis Local Governor 13/06/2025 12/06/2029 Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Mrs Charly Hoult Local Governor 28/02/2025 27/02/2029 Elected by parents
Mr Andrew Oliver Local Governor 21/10/2021 20/10/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr John Parr Local Governor 14/10/2024 13/10/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Connor Robinson Local Governor 01/07/2024 30/06/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Julie Rose Local Governor 13/07/2023 12/07/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Lee Tristham Local Governor 01/09/2020 31/08/2025 Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mr Adam Walker Local Governor 01/09/2025 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Schools Nearby
Castlefields Primary School
0.28 km • Bridgnorth
Other
Bridgnorth Endowed School
0.86 km • Bridgnorth
Other
St John's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
0.94 km • BRIDGNORTH
Other
St Leonard's CofE Primary School
1.15 km • Bridgnorth
Other
St. Mary's Bluecoat Church of England Primary School
1.39 km • Bridgnorth
Other
Morville CofE (Controlled) Primary School
4.2 km • Bridgnorth
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Oldbury Wells School is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Bridgnorth, Shropshire.
Oldbury Wells School has 736 pupils, with a capacity of 1,021.
Oldbury Wells School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16.
The admissions policy at Oldbury Wells School is: Non-selective.
The Headteacher at Oldbury Wells School is Mr Adam Walker.
Oldbury Wells School is at Oldbury Wells, Bridgnorth, WV16 5JD, in the Shropshire local authority, West Midlands.
Sixth form at Oldbury Wells School: Does not have a sixth form.
Oldbury Wells School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr Adam Walker
Oldbury Wells, Bridgnorth, WV16 5JD
01746765454
www.oldburywells.com
Location
WV16 5JD  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 142153
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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