Is St Martins School (3-16 Learning Community) a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 24 January 2023. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded D, 13th of 20 secondary schools in Shropshire. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are St Martins School (3-16 Learning Community)'s GCSE results?

In the 2026 GCSEs, pupils at St Martins School (3-16 Learning Community) averaged an Attainment 8 score of 37.6 (England: 46.2). 24.5% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths.

What are St Martins School (3-16 Learning Community)'s SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 42% of pupils at St Martins School (3-16 Learning Community) met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at St Martins School (3-16 Learning Community)?

Applications for Year 7 places at St Martins School (3-16 Learning Community) starting in September 2027 close on 31 October 2026. You apply through the council where you live, even for a school in another area, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 1 March 2027 (or the next working day).

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St Martins School (3-16 Learning Community)

Moors Bank, St Martins, Oswestry, SY10 7BD

Local ranking13th of 20 secondary schools in Shropshire

Ofsted: GoodUpdated

All-through

Phase

660

Capacity

3-16

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2026 GCSEs · 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 24 January 2023. Figures last updated 15 October 2026.

Year:

GCSE Results

2025-26

Average Attainment 8: 37.6 nat46.2
Grade 5+ Eng & Maths: 24.5% nat46.3%
Grade 4+ Eng & Maths: 45.9% nat64.8%
Cohort Size: 98

Destinations

After GCSE 2024-25

Sustained education/employment: 66.0%
Continued in education: 30.0%
Apprenticeships: 4.0%
Employment: 32.0%
Not sustained: 17.0%

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 723
Boys: 333 (47%)
Girls: 370 (53%)
Capacity: 660 (107% full)
SEND: 24.1%
FSM Eligible: 23.4%
EAL: 1.9%
SEN with EHC Plan: 2.1%
SEN Support: 22.0%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 18.5:1
Teachers (FTE): 39.1
Budget per Pupil: £6,456/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

*Data not available for 2025-26 — showing latest available results

Overall Absence Rate: 9.8% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 26.0% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy sponsor led
Phase: All-through
Religious Character: Does not apply
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 86.2%
White Other: 10.4%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 0.6%
Mixed White & Black African: 0.6%
Mixed White & Asian: 0.6%
Black African: 0.6%
Gypsy/Roma: 0.4%
Asian Indian: 0.4%

86.2%

White British

10.4%

White Other

0.6%

Mixed White & Black Caribbean

Historical Trends

GCSE Performance

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Contact & Location

01691776500

reception@stm.318education.co.uk

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Moors Bank

Oswestry, West Midlands

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Administrative

URN: 143142
UKPRN: 10057548
Establishment No.: 4002
Trust: THE 3-18 EDUCATION TRUST

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