St Martins School (3-16 Learning Community)
Oswestry, SY10 7BD · Shropshire · all-through school
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12th of 20 secondary schools in Shropshire we can score. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 922 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 0.1/10 among them, against 1.1/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.84 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 24.5 · 7 | 30% | 0.22 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.52 · 15 | 25% | 0.37 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 37.6 · 11 | 10% | 0.11 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Martins School (3-16 Learning Community) overview
How it's doing
The school is rated Good by Ofsted (inspected 2023-03). In 2024/25, 25.6% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 36.4, against a national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was -0.52 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did worse than those nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 0.1 out of 10 among them, against 1.2 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join St Martins Skool of Rock, St Martins Unlimited, Cadets, Duke Of Edinburgh, Hill skills, and football. Arts include What a Twist, Christmas Show and Panto, and Border Counties School of Dance. A trip to Malaga took place in Spring 2024, and an after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 703 pupils against a stated capacity of 660. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
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What Ofsted said about St Martins School (3-16 Learning Community)
Overview
St Martins School is described as a “small school with a big heart” where leaders aim for pupils to be “selfless, self-assured and successful.” The report highlights a personalised approach that fosters trusting relationships, resulting in pupils who feel “valued, happy and safe.” Overall effectiveness is judged as Good, reflecting strong behaviour, high staff morale, and an ambitious curriculum.
Strengths
- Pupils behave “extremely well,” listening carefully in lessons and moving sensibly during changeovers.
- Teachers possess “strong subject knowledge,” explain content clearly, and use assessment to help pupils recall learning long-term.
- Reading is “front and centre of the curriculum,” with a well-planned phonics programme and enthusiastic older pupils.
- The curriculum offers a wide range of subjects, including mandatory language and creative studies for Years 10 and 11.
- Pupils benefit from enriching opportunities such as sports leadership, clubs, and the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award scheme.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must address poor attendance in some year groups, which “impacts on their learning” and slows progress.
- Recent curriculum changes in a few primary foundation subjects have “yet to embed and demonstrate impact.”
- Some secondary departments do not make effective use of information about pupils with SEND, potentially hindering their progress.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff working well together, being alert to potential issues, and ensuring pupils know how to keep themselves safe.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 38.5 |
| 2024/25 | 36.4 |
| 2025/26 | 37.6 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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