About the school
Oswestry School is an independent, non-selective school with entry points at ages 4, 11, 13 and 16, and it also accepts boarding pupils from age 10. The site shows senior education through Sixth Form and describes admissions for senior entry as involving visits, taster days or nights, and registration.
| School type | Independent (fee-paying) · Co-educational |
|---|---|
| Age range | 4-18 |
| Founded | 1407 |
| Headteacher | Mr Peter Middleton |
| Sixth form | Yes |
📅 Open days: Whole School Open Day on Saturday 3rd October 2026; Whole School Discovery Day on Saturday 17th April 2027, 10.00am-12.00pm; Year 6 Experience Day on Wednesday 14th October 2026, 8.15am-4.00pm. The admissions page also says the whole-school open morning is held on the first Saturday of October each year.
Entrance exam
| Exam board / format | Format to confirm |
|---|---|
| Delivery | To be confirmed |
📄 Free Oswestry School practice papers (PDF)
Admissions & catchment
| Catchment | Open to all — no catchment requirement |
|---|---|
| Competition | The school states there is "high demand for places," but gives no applicant or place numbers. |
Key dates
| Registration opens | To be confirmed |
|---|---|
| Registration deadline | To be confirmed |
| Typical exam date | To be confirmed |
Whole School Open Day: 2026-10-03. Whole School Discovery Day: 2027-04-17. Year 6 Experience Day: 2026-10-14 for pupils starting in September 2027. The admissions page says the whole-school open morning is usually held on the first Saturday of October each year, and the senior school discovery day is held in April each year.
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