Moreton Hall School
School summary
Founded in 1913, Moreton Hall is a small independent girls' school near Oswestry in Shropshire that takes pupils right through from the early years to sixth form, with boarding available alongside day places. With 254 girls on roll and a pupil-to-teacher ratio of around 14, it offers a contained, personal environment. The Independent Schools Inspectorate rated the school excellent for both education and personal development, and found it fully compliant with regulatory standards. Notably, more than a quarter of pupils receive some form of SEN support, suggesting a school willing to work with a range of learning needs.
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Latest results
GCSE grade 9-7
46%
National average 23%
A-level A*-A
45%
National average 28%
A-level A*-B
76%
National average 55%
Inspection reports
- ISI rating
- excellent
- ISI personal development
- excellent
- Last inspected
- 17 May 2023
Teaching & academics
Results sit well above national benchmarks: 46% of GCSE entries reached grades 9-7, double the national average of 23%, while at A-level 45% of grades were A*-A and 76% A*-B, both comfortably ahead of national figures. The curriculum spans GCSE, A-level and the EPQ, with popular sixth-form choices including Psychology, Mathematics, the sciences, English Literature and Business Studies. Chinese is offered as a language, and features among popular GCSE subjects alongside Drama and Food Technology, giving the academic mix some breadth beyond the core.
Languages
GCSE subjects
Principal · Michael Brewer
Sixth form
- Sixth-form pupils
- 79
A-level subjects
Qualifications offered
Beyond the classroom
Sport centres on lacrosse, hockey and netball, the traditional staples of girls' team games. Creative subjects also have a strong presence, with Art and Design and Drama appearing among the more popular course choices.
Main sports
School life & ethos
- Founded
- 1913
- Religious character
- None
- Boarding
- Yes
- SEN support
- 27.33%
- EHC plans
- 0%
Fees & bursaries
- Day fees (per year)
- £24,726 - £30,708
- Boarding fees (per year)
- £40,464 - £45,897
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Compiled from public data. Last checked 5 June 2026.