Oswestry School vs The Marches School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 390 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Oswestry School
Oswestry · Independent all-through · Ages 4–19
458 students
The Marches School
Oswestry · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,346 students
| Measure | Oswestry School Oswestry, West Midlands | The Marches School Oswestry, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 62 Top 50% | 48 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #117 of 493 | #197 of 493 |
| National rank | #1396 of 4,090 | #2056 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | All-through | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–19 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 458 | 1,346 |
| Pupils on roll | 458 | 1,346 |
| Free school meals | – | 20.1% |
| Capacity filled | 80.4% | 89.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 48.6 | 43.1 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 49.3% | 38.5% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 67.2% | 61.9% |
| EBacc average points | 4.27 | 3.87 |
| A level points per entry | 32.7 | 33.4 |
| town | Oswestry | Oswestry |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.oswestryschool.com | marchesschool.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Oswestry School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (61.6 vs 48.2).
- •The Marches School is the larger school with 1,346 students compared with 458.
- •Oswestry School is a independent school while The Marches School is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Oswestry School better than The Marches School?
On the Success Index (England), Oswestry School ranks higher (61.6 vs 48.2 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Oswestry School and The Marches School?
About 390 m in a straight line, between Oswestry and Oswestry in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Oswestry School: 458. The Marches School: 1,346. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Oswestry School and The Marches School rank in West Midlands?
Oswestry School is 117th of 493 and The Marches School is 197th of 493 among all-through schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).