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The Marches School

Morda Road, Oswestry, SY11 2AR
Part of: MARCHES ACADEMY TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
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The Marches School
Oswestry, SY11 2AR
1,396 Pupils
1,500 Capacity
11–18 Age Range
20.50% FSM %
698 Boys
698 Girls
About The Marches School

The Marches School is an Academies for pupils aged 11–18 based in Shropshire, West Midlands. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Does not apply character.

It has 1,396 pupils on roll. School capacity: 1,500. Current headteacher: Sally Wilmot.

All information is drawn from the GIAS dataset published by the Department for Education. School details including admissions and term dates should be verified with Shropshire or the school directly.

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 North Shropshire
Ward Oswestry South
Urban / Rural Urban: Further from a major town or city
Admissions Policy Non-selective
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Has a sixth form
Nursery Provision Not applicable
Trust / Sponsor MARCHES ACADEMY TRUST
Opened 01-08-2011
UKPRN 10034750
URN 136979
Data Last Updated 03-02-2026
Governors & Trustees (8)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Vince Hunt Chair of Local Governing Body 23/09/2025 22/09/2026 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Sarah Clein Local Governor 15/10/2024 14/10/2028 Elected by parents
Mr Bruce Hart Local Governor 06/02/2023 05/02/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Andrew Humphreys Local Governor 27/11/2023 26/11/2027 Elected by school staff
Councillor Vince Hunt Local Governor 10/05/2021 09/05/2025 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Vince Hunt Local Governor 23/09/2025 22/09/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Jan Reid Local Governor 30/09/2024 11/01/2026 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Christine Roberts Local Governor 07/11/2022 06/11/2026 Elected by parents
Schools Nearby
Our Lady and St Oswald's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
0.33 km • Oswestry
Other
Oswestry School
0.39 km • Oswestry
Other
Morda CofE Primary School
1.35 km • Oswestry
Other
Holy Trinity Church of England Primary Academy and Nursery
1.5 km • Oswestry
Other
Woodside Primary School
1.55 km • Oswestry
Other
The Meadows Primary School
2.06 km • Oswestry
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
The Marches School is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Oswestry, Shropshire.
The Marches School has 1,396 pupils, with a capacity of 1,500.
The Marches School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18.
The admissions policy at The Marches School is: Non-selective.
The Headteacher at The Marches School is Mrs Sally Wilmot.
The Marches School is at Morda Road, Oswestry, SY11 2AR, in the Shropshire local authority, West Midlands.
Sixth form at The Marches School: Has a sixth form.
The Marches School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Sally Wilmot
Morda Road, Oswestry, SY11 2AR
01691664400
marchesschool.co.uk/
Location
SY11 2AR  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 136979
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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