The Marches School vs Morda CofE Primary School
Side-by-side comparison of key school data
The Marches School
Oswestry
Morda CofE Primary School
Oswestry
Overview
Phase
Secondary
Primary
Type
Academy converter
Voluntary controlled school
Age Range
11–18
5–11
Gender
Mixed
Mixed
Religious Character
Does not apply
Church of England
Admissions
Non-selective
-
Local Authority
Shropshire
Shropshire
Pupils & Capacity
Pupils
1346
126
Capacity
1500
147
Occupancy
90%
86%
FSM %
20.1%
18.3%
Nursery
Sixth Form
Boarding
Ofsted
Overall Rating
Good
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Good
Personal Development
Good
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Good
Last Inspected
Sep 2023
Mar 2023
Performance (2026)
Progress 8
-
-
Attainment 8
38.1
-
GCSE Eng+Maths 5+
27.1%
-
KS2 Reading
-
73%
KS2 Maths
-
67%
KS2 Writing
-
80%
A-Level Performance (2024/25)
Average Grade
C+
-
Points Per Entry
33.4
-
Best 3 A-Levels
C+
-
AAB+ %
9%
-
Value Added
Average
-
A-Level Students
85
-
Retention
94%
-
University Destinations (2022/23 cohort)
Top-third university
13%
-
Degree course
58%
-
Any L4+ destination
60%
-
Apprenticeships
2%
-
Cohort size
102
-
A-Level Subjects
Subjects offered
15
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Top subjects
Mathematics (66)
Biology (62)
Psychology (60)
Business Studies (58)
Psychology (46)
Biology (42)
Mathematics (42)
Geography (40)