Founded in 1407, Oswestry School occupies a fine upland site overlooking the Shropshire plain and the pleasant market town of Oswestry.
The School caters for children aged 3 to 8 years at Bellan House and 9 to 18 in the Senior School. Entry at 11, 13 and 16 years is normally via interview and examination, but applicants at other ages are welcomed and are accepted normally on interview and the basis of short aptitude tests.
The School caters for a wide range of abilities; top students aim for entry at 18 years to Oxford or Cambridge, whilst at the same time, pupils needing remedial help benefit from the special help of qualified teachers.
The major boys' sports are football and rugby in the winter and cricket in the summer whilst girls play netball, hockey, tennis and athletics. In addition, a wide variety of clubs offers mountain biking, badminton, aerobics, squash, outdoor pursuits and many other possibilities. The School's extensive playing fields and swimming pool mean that pupils' individual interests and potential can be developed to the full.
The School's strength lies in the personal care offered to each pupil. Small classes, personal care of boarders by qualified staff, regular reporting to parents, a strong tutor system and comprehensive advice on Careers and Higher Education ensure that girls and boys receive the right blend of encouragement and push during their School days. There is a purpose built Sixth Form House for boarding boys and a self-contained annexe for Sixth Form girls. Our aim is that they should then be able to enter the world of work as balanced and flexible adults, ambitious and determined but able to mix and to work with others.
