Question 1

What schools serve Oswestry?

Accepted Answer

There are 18 schools in Oswestry, Shropshire — including Gobowen Primary School, Weston Rhyn Primary School, The Meadows Primary School, Morda CofE Primary School, Trefonen CofE Primary School and more. You can view each school's catchment area guidance and admissions policy on catchment.school.

Question 2

How many primary and secondary schools are in Oswestry?

Accepted Answer

Oswestry has 13 primary schools and 1 secondary school. There are also 4 other schools (such as all-through or special schools) in the area. All data is sourced from the Department for Education's GIAS register.

Question 3

How do I find out if my address is in a school's catchment area in Oswestry?

Accepted Answer

To check whether your address falls within a school's catchment area in Oswestry, use the postcode search tool at catchment.school. Catchment area boundaries for Oswestry schools are set by Shropshire and reviewed each year. You can also consult the school's admissions policy or contact the Shropshire admissions team directly for the most up-to-date boundary maps.

Question 4

Who sets catchment area boundaries for schools in Oswestry?

Accepted Answer

Catchment area boundaries for schools in Oswestry are set by Shropshire as the admissions authority. Community and voluntary-controlled schools follow the council's published admissions policy, while academies and voluntary-aided schools may set their own. Boundaries are reviewed annually and published each September for the following academic year.

Schools in Oswestry

Primary Schools in Oswestry (13)

Gobowen Primary School

Weston Rhyn Primary School

The Meadows Primary School

Morda CofE Primary School

Trefonen CofE Primary School

Bryn Offa CofE Primary School

Whittington CofE (VA) Primary School

Woodside Primary School

Holy Trinity Church of England Primary Academy and Nursery

Selattyn CofE Primary School

Our Lady and St Oswald's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy

Kinnerley Church of England Primary School and Nursery

West Felton Church of England Primary School and Nursery

Secondary Schools in Oswestry (1)

The Marches School

Other Schools in Oswestry (4)

Moreton Hall School

Oswestry School

Derwen College

St Martins School (3-16 Learning Community)