The Marches School vs Woodside Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 1.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
The Marches School
Oswestry · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,346 students
Woodside Primary School
Oswestry · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
558 students
| Measure | The Marches School Oswestry, West Midlands | Woodside Primary School Oswestry, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 48 Top 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #197 of 493 | #1093 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #2056 of 4,090 | #10632 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 1,346 | 558 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,346 | 558 |
| Free school meals | 20.1% | 18.3% |
| Capacity filled | 89.7% | 110.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 56% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 5% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 43.1 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 38.5% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 61.9% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.87 | – |
| A level points per entry | 33.4 | – |
| town | Oswestry | Oswestry |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | marchesschool.co.uk/ | www.woodsideschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •The Marches School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (48.2 vs 37.9).
- •The Marches School is the larger school with 1,346 students compared with 558.
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 The Marches School better than Woodside Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), The Marches School ranks higher (48.2 vs 37.9 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 The Marches School and Woodside Primary School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Oswestry and Oswestry in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
The Marches School: 1,346. Woodside Primary School: 558. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do The Marches School and Woodside Primary School rank in West Midlands?
The Marches School is 197th of 493 and Woodside Primary School is 1093rd of 1,690 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).