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Moreton Hall School

Oswestry, Shropshire, West Midlands · SY11 3EW

Founded in 1913, Moreton Hall is a girls' independent school in Oswestry, Shropshire, taking pupils across an exceptionally wide age range and offering boarding alongside day places. With 254 girls on roll, it is a small school where a pupil-to-teacher ratio of 14 allows for close attention. The Independent Schools Inspectorate rated it excellent for both education and personal development, and found compliance fully met. Notably, more than a quarter of pupils receive SEN support, suggesting a school accustomed to working with a range of learning needs.

254

Pupils

excellent

ISI

£30,708

Day fees / yr

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Overview & data

Gender
Girls
Type
independent (fee-paying) school
Age range
0-19
Pupils
254
Pupil:teacher ratio
14
Location
Oswestry, Shropshire, West Midlands
Website
www.moretonhall.org
Telephone
01691 776020

Entrance & admissions

Entry age
11

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Headteacher

Principal Michael Brewer

Latest results

Attainment 8

50.4

National average 46.9

GCSE grade 5+ (English & Maths)

54%

National average 47%

GCSE grade 9-7

46%

A-level A*-A

45%

A-level A*-B

76%

Teaching & academics

Results sit comfortably above national benchmarks: an Attainment 8 score of 50.4 against a national average of 46.9, with 54% of girls reaching grade 5 or above in English and Maths compared with 47% nationally. Almost half of GCSE grades fall in the 9-7 range. At A-level, 45% of entries earn A*-A and 76% reach A*-B, feeding a sixth form of 79 students who can also pursue the EPQ. Subject choices are broad, from sciences and Mathematics to Psychology, Business Studies and Art and Design, with Chinese offered as a language.

Sixth form

Sixth-form pupils
79

Popular A-level subjects

PsychologyMathematicsEnglish LiteratureChemistryBiologyBusiness StudiesArt and Design

Qualifications offered

GCSEA-levelEPQ

Learning support & SEN

SEN support
27.33%
EHC plans
0%

Arts & extracurricular

Languages

Chinese

Popular GCSE subjects

PhysicsMathematicsEnglish LiteratureEnglish LanguageDrama & Theatre StudiesD&T Food TechnologyChineseChemistryBusiness StudiesBiologyArt & Design

Sport

Main sports

LacrosseHockeyNetball

Beyond the classroom

Team sport is a clear strength, with lacrosse, hockey and netball at the heart of the games programme. The wide academic menu, including Drama & Theatre Studies and Food Technology, points to opportunities beyond the core curriculum.

Ethos & heritage

Founded
1913
Boarding
Yes

Money matters

Day fees (per year)
£24,726 - £30,708
Boarding fees (per year)
£40,464 - £45,897

Inspection reports

ISI rating
excellent
ISI personal development
excellent
Last inspected
17 May 2023
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The last word

A small girls' school with strong results above the national average and an excellent ISI rating. Day fees range from around £24,700 to £30,700, with boarding up to £45,897.

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Moreton Hall School 11+: frequently asked questions

Where is Moreton Hall School located?

Moreton Hall School is located at Weston Rhyn, Oswestry, SY11 3EW.

What type of school is Moreton Hall School?

Moreton Hall School is an independent (fee-paying) school in West Midlands.

How many pupils attend Moreton Hall School?

Moreton Hall School has approximately 254 pupils on roll.

What is Moreton Hall School's inspection rating?

Moreton Hall School is inspected by the ISI and was judged "excellent" at its inspection on 17 May 2023.

Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.