The Marches School

Contact details for the school

School Name: The Marches School
Address: Morda Road
Town/City: Oswestry
County: Shropshire
Postcode: SY11 2AR
Country: 100071402731
Telephone Number: 01691 664400
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Secondary (ages 11-18)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2011
Trust: Marches Academy Trust
Sponsor: The Marches Academy Trust

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Alison Pearson
Capacity: 1500
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 20 January 2022:
Number of pupils: 1443 (49% boys & 51% girls)
Enrollment: 96% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 16.2%

Location and administration

URN: 136979
DfE Number: 893/4437
UKPRN: 10034750
Region: West Midlands (E12000005)
District: Shropshire (E06000051)
Constituency: North Shropshire (E14000849)
Electoral Ward: Oswestry South (E05009283)

Easting & Northing: 328622E, 328902N
Latitude & Longitude: 52° 51' 12.61" N 3° 3' 40.68" W
Plus Code: 9C4RVW3Q+CF

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Mrs Sarah Clein - Local Governor. Appointed on 16 October 2020 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 15 October 2024.
  • Ms Anna Doggart - Local Governor. Appointed on 16 May 2022 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 15 May 2026.
  • Mr Bruce Hart - Local Governor. Appointed on 6 February 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 5 February 2027.
  • Mr Andrew Humphreys - Local Governor. Appointed on 25 November 2019 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 24 November 2023.
  • Councillor Vince Hunt - Local Governor. Appointed on 10 May 2021 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 9 May 2025.
  • Mr Vince Hunt - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 26 September 2022 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 25 September 2023.
  • Mrs Christine Roberts - Local Governor. Appointed on 7 November 2022 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 6 November 2026.
  • Mrs Stephanie Wolstenholme - Local Governor. Appointed on 6 February 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 5 February 2027.