Oldbury Wells School
Contact details for the school

School Name: Oldbury Wells School
Address: Oldbury Wells
Town/City: Bridgnorth
County: Shropshire
Postcode: WV16 5JD
Telephone Number: 01746 765454
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Secondary (ages 11-16)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2015
Trust: Trusted Schools Alliance
Sponsor: Trusted Schools' Partnership

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mr Adam Walker
Capacity: 1021
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 740 (52% boys & 48% girls)
Enrollment: 72% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 21.1%

Location and administration

URN: 142153
DfE Number: 893/4427
UKPRN: 10053089
UPRN: 100071400918
Region: West Midlands (E12000005)
District: Shropshire (E06000051)
Constituency: South Shropshire (E14001493)
Electoral Ward: Bridgnorth Castle (E05016019)

Easting & Northing: 371158E, 292617N
Latitude & Longitude: 52° 31' 52.64" N 2° 25' 35.28" W
Plus Code: 9C4VGHJF+GC

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. Castlefields Primary School (0.3km)
  2. Bridgnorth Endowed School (0.9km)
  3. St John's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy (0.9km)
  4. St Leonard's CofE Primary School (1.2km)
  5. St. Mary's Bluecoat Church of England Primary School (1.4km)
  6. Morville CofE (Controlled) Primary School (4.2km)
Associated schools

Same trust

Same sponsor Predecessor school†

† Establishments now closed from which this school arose, or with which it has merged.
Governors

  • Mr Geoff Baker - Local Governor. Appointed on 30 August 2004 (Appointed by academy members). Term runs until 29 August 2028.
  • Ms Sarah Barlow - Local Governor. Appointed on 10 March 2025 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 9 March 2029.
  • Mr Alan Edwards - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 1 October 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 30 September 2028.
  • Mr Marcus Francis - Local Governor. Appointed on 13 June 2025 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 12 June 2029.
  • Mrs Charly Hoult - Local Governor. Appointed on 28 February 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 27 February 2029.
  • Mr Andrew Oliver - Local Governor. Appointed on 21 October 2021 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 20 October 2029.
  • Mr John Parr - Local Governor. Appointed on 14 October 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 13 October 2028.
  • Mr Connor Robinson - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 July 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 30 June 2028.
  • Mrs Julie Rose - Local Governor. Appointed on 13 July 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 12 July 2027.
  • Mr Adam Walker - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).