Oldbury Wells School
Oldbury Wells School is a secondary located in Shropshire, WV16 5JD. According to the most recent Ofsted inspection, the school has been rated Good. The school admits pupils aged 11 to 18. It currently has approximately 771 pupils on roll.
Oldbury Wells School is a co-educational (mixed) school. It is classified as a academy converter. The school has a sixth form for post-16 study.
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School Information
Phase of Education: Secondary
School Type: Academy converter
Gender: Mixed
Ages Taught: 11 to 18
Boarding: No boarders
Nursery Provision: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Urban/Rural: (England/Wales) Urban city and town
Religious Diocese: Not applicable
Local Authority: Shropshire
Enrollment & Capacity
School Capacity: 1028
Number of Pupils: 771
Number of Boys: 408
Number of Girls: 363
Special Classes Code: 2
Percentage on Free School Meals: 19.4
Last Changed Date: 2025-06-03
Inspection Report Summary
About Ofsted inspection information
Overall inspection ratings shown here reflect data last updated in July 2025.
Support for displaying Ofsted's newer report card format will be added to this page in a future update.
Overall Effectiveness: Good
Category of Concern: N/A
Quality of Education: Not Rated
Behaviour & Attitudes: Not Rated
Personal Development: Not Rated
Leadership & Management: Good
Early Years Provision: Not Rated
Sixth Form Provision: Not Rated
Safeguarding Effective: 9
Inspection Date: 2013-07-10
Full Ofsted Report: View on Ofsted Website
Contact
Headteacher: Tristham
Phone: 01746765454
Website: www.oldburywells.com
Location: Oldbury Wells
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About Ofsted inspection information
Overall inspection ratings shown here reflect data last updated in July 2025. Support for displaying Ofsted's newer report card format will be added to the school page in a future update.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Oldbury Wells School
What is the Ofsted rating of Oldbury Wells School?
Oldbury Wells School has been rated Good by Ofsted in its most recent inspection.
What ages does Oldbury Wells School admit?
Oldbury Wells School admits pupils from age 11 to 18.
Is Oldbury Wells School a boys', girls', or mixed school?
Oldbury Wells School is a mixed school.
What type of school is Oldbury Wells School?
Oldbury Wells School is a academy converter offering secondary education.
What is the crime rate near Oldbury Wells School?
You can view detailed crime statistics for the area around Oldbury Wells School on this page. The data is sourced from the Police UK API and covers a 12-month rolling period.
Are there homes available near Oldbury Wells School?
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