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Oldbury Wells School

Academy converter · Bridgnorth · WV16 5JD

Ages 11–16 · 740 pupils · Shropshire

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Ofsted

School remains Good

Attainment 8

44.5

Overall absence

8.9%

Admissions demand

0.69 · Often has places

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

School remains Good

Inspection date

2023-06-14

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

Official school-level results. Figures are not rankings — suppressed values are omitted.

Key stage 4 (2023/24)

Progress 8-0.44
−20+2
Attainment 844.5
English & maths grade 5+41%
English & maths grade 4+65%
EBacc entry22%

EBacc APS: 3.8

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence8.9%
Persistent absence (10%+)27.9%
Unauthorised2.1%
Authorised absence
6.9%
Severe absence (50%+)
3.5%
Enrolments in measure
739

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Admissions demand

Coordinated admissions for secondary entry (2024/25 cycle, national offer day). Demand ratio compares families who listed this school 1st with total offers made — not a catchment or distance guarantee.

Demand ratio

0.69 · Often has places

1st preferences

110

Places offered

164

1st-preference offers

110

Total preferences (any rank)
318
Preferred offers (top 3)
161
Applications from outside LA
78
Offers to outside-LA applicants
36
Admissions policy (GIAS)
Non-selective

Source: DfE primary and secondary school applications and offers. Figures reflect offers on national offer day; late applications, appeals and waiting lists are not included.

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill72%

740 pupils · 1,021 places

Pupils on roll
740
Boys / girls
386 / 354
School capacity
1,021
Capacity fill
740 / 1,021 (72%)
Free school meals
21.1%
FSM pupils
156
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 11–16

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: TRUSTED SCHOOLS ALLIANCE
Academy trust
TRUSTED SCHOOLS ALLIANCE
Sponsor
TrustEd Schools' Partnership
Headteacher
Mr Adam Walker

Location

Address
Oldbury Wells
Postcode
WV16 5JD
Town
Bridgnorth
County
Shropshire
Local authority
Shropshire
District
Shropshire
Constituency
South Shropshire
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy converter (secondary), Ages 11–16, in Bridgnorth, Shropshire, 740 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: academy, non-selective admissions. Free school meals: 21.1%.

Open schools in Bridgnorth
12
Secondary schools in Bridgnorth
2
Academies among open schools in Bridgnorth
75% (9)
Open schools in WV16
9
Secondary in WV16
2
Open schools in Shropshire LA
187
Secondary in Shropshire LA
19

Nearby secondary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in BridgnorthNear WV16

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Contact

Headteacher
Mr Adam Walker
Telephone
01746765454
Website
www.oldburywells.com

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