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Oswestry School

Oswestry, Shropshire, SY11 2TL

Oswestry School

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General Information

Gender: Coeducational
Day/Boarding: Full Boarding, Weekly Boarding, Day
Age Range - Boys: Nursery, Pre Prep, Prep, Senior, Sixth
Age Range - Girls: Nursery, Pre Prep, Prep, Senior, Sixth
Size: 372
Last Inspected: Latest Inspection Report
ISC Association: SHMIS
Date:03/10/2009
Start:9:30
Finish:12:00
Address:Oswestry School, Oswestry, Shropshire, SY11 2TL
Contact's Name: Mrs Cathy Hopkins
Contact's Phone Number: 01691 655711
Contact's Email: admissions@oswestryschool.org.uk
Url: www.oswestryschool.org.uk
Description: OPEN MORNING at the Senior School (Years 5 to 13). Visitors will have the opportunity to look around the school on a typical working day (though pupils no longer have lessons on a 'normal' Saturday). Come along to meet members of the teaching staff and see our pupils at work. Guided tours available, refreshments served.
How to register: For more information contact Mrs Cathy Hopkins, Director of Admissions, Oswestry School, Upper Brook Street, Oswestry, Shropshire, SY11 2TL, 01691 655711 or visit our website www.oswestryschool.org.uk
Date:10/11/2009
Start:19:00
Finish:22:00
Address:Oswestry School, Oswestry, Shropshire, SY11 2TL
Contact's Name: Mrs Cathy Hopkins
Contact's Phone Number: 01691 655711
Contact's Email: admissions@oswestryschool.org.uk
Url: www.oswestryschool.org.uk
Description: SIXTH FORM INFORMATION EVENING at the Peter Humphreys Centre. This evening is open to students currently in Year 11 and their parents. Visitors from other schools are also very welcome. Discover the wide variety of opportunities and support offered by the Sixth Form at Oswestry School. The Headmaster, Head of Sixth Form and subject Heads of Departments will be on hand to offer advice/guidance.
How to register: For more information contact Mrs Cathy Hopkins, Director of Admissions, Oswestry School, Upper Brook Street, Oswestry, Shropshire, SY11 2TL, 01691 655711 or visit our website www.oswestryschool.org.uk
Date:06/02/2010
Start:9:30
Finish:12:00
Address:Oswestry School, Oswestry, Shropshire, SY11 2TL
Contact's Name: Mrs Cathy Hopkins
Contact's Phone Number: 01691 655711
Contact's Email: admissions@oswestryschool.org.uk
Url: www.oswestryschool.org.uk
Description: 9+, 11+, 13+ and SIXTH FORM SCHOLARSHIPS. Awards from 10% to 50% are available to candidates for academic excellence and in the fields of Music, Sport and Art. Closing date for applications: Friday 22nd January.
How to register: For more information contact Mrs Cathy Hopkins, Director of Admissions, Oswestry School, Upper Brook Street, Oswestry, Shropshire, SY11 2TL, 01691 655711 or visit our website www.oswestryschool.org.uk
Date:06/03/2010
Start:9:30
Finish:12:00
Address:Oswestry School, Oswestry, Shropshire, SY11 2TL
Contact's Name: Mrs Amanda Lloyd
Contact's Phone Number: 01691 653453
Contact's Email: alloyd@oswestryschool.org.uk
Url: www.oswestryschool.org.uk
Description: BELLAN HOUSE OPEN MORNING, Reception to Year 4. An informal opportunity to visit the school, meet members of the teaching staff and view our pupils' work. Guided tours and refreshments available. Bellan House is Oswestry School's pre-prep department; pupils may join from the age of 4 to 9. Also visit the Oswestry School Prepcare Nursery, for ages 6 weeks to 4 years.
How to register: For more information contact Mrs Amanda Lloyd, Oswestry School Bellan House, Church Street, Oswestry, Shropshire, SY11 2ST, 01691 653453 or visit our website www.oswestryschool.org.uk
Date:04/05/2010
Start:13:30
Finish:15:30
Address:Oswestry School, Oswestry, Shropshire, SY11 2TL
Contact's Name: Mrs Cathy Hopkins
Contact's Phone Number: 01691 655711
Contact's Email: admissions@oswestryschool.org.uk
Url: www.oswestryschool.org.uk
Description: OPEN AFTERNOON at the Senior School (Years 5 to 13). An informal opportunity to look around the school, meet members of the teaching staff and see pupils at work. Opportunities to see some of the many activities organised as part of our week-long Book Festival. Please contact the school to confirm your place on a tour.
How to register: For more information contact Mrs Cathy Hopkins, Director of Admissions, Oswestry School, Upper Brook Street, Oswestry, Shropshire, SY11 2TL, 01691 655711 or visit our website www.oswestryschool.org.uk

Fees per term

Boarding (£): 5755 - 6745
Day (£): 906 - 3965

Entry Requirements & Financial Assistance

Entry Requirements: Report & Interview
Scholarships, Bursaries: Academic scholarships, Bursaries for new entrants, Art scholarships, Music scholarships, H M Forces discounts, Sport scholarships, Sibling discounts, Hardship awards for existing pupils

Age Ranges & Pupil Numbers

  Boarding Day Sixth Form
  Boys Girls Boys Girls Boys Girls
Age Range 11 - 19 8 - 19 4 - 18 3 - 17    
Pupil Numbers 46 44 155 127 32 48

Subjects taught

Art, Biology, Business Studies/Finance, Chemistry, Chinese, Commerce, Computing/ICT, Critical Thinking, Design and Technology (DT), EFL/ESL, English Language, English Literature, French, Further Mathematics, Geography, German, History, Home Econ/Food & Nutrition, Latin, Mathematics, Music, Other Subjects, Philosophy, Physical Education, Physics, Psychology, Statistics, Textiles and Fashion

Facilities

Athletics track, CDT Centre, Chapel, Conference facilities, Fine art facilities, Gymnasium, IT Suite, Learning Support Unit, Library, Playing Fields on-site, Science laboratories, Sixth Form Centre, Sports Hall, Swimming Pool (covered), Tennis Courts, Theatre

Activities

Ballet/Dance, CCF/ACF, Chess, Choir, Computing/IT, Debating/Public Speaking, Drama/Theatre Studies, Duke of Edinburgh, Film/Video Club, Life Saving/1st Aid, Orchestra/Band, Outdoor Pursuits, Pottery, Skiing, Young Enterprise

Sports

Athletics, Badminton, Basketball, Canoeing, Cricket, Cross Country, Fitness Training, Football, Golf, Gymnastics, Hockey, Netball, Rounders, Rugby, Sailing, Shooting, Swimming, Table Tennis, Tennis

Travel Information

Map: www.multimap.co.uk
Major Railway Station: Less than 15 minutes
International Airport: 60-120 minutes
Location: Rural

Miscellaneous Information

Religious Affiliation: Non denominational
Dietary Catered For: Halal, Vegans, Vegetarians

Reference Numbers

ISC Reference Number: 63007
ISI Reference Number: 808
DCSF Reference Number: 893 / 6011