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Mrs. S. Wilmot

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Mrs. S. Wilmot

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1443 Pupils enrolled

Good Ofsted Rating

11 - 18 Age range

Sept. 1988 Formed

33+ Clubs

Clubs & Enrichment

Basketball Club
 Gardening Club
Orchestra
Spanish Club
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Clubs

Upcoming Term Dates

2026

Summer Term 2026
Start Monday 13th April 2026
Finish Thursday 23rd July 2026

2026

Autumn Term 2026
Start Wednesday 2nd September 2026
Finish Friday 18th December 2026

2027

Spring Term 2027
Start Monday 4th January 2027
Finish Thursday 25th March 2027

2027

Summer Term 2027
Start Monday 12th April 2027
Finish Friday 23rd July 2027

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🚀 7K3 put their engineering and scientific skills to the test today by designing, building and launching their very own water rockets!

There were some incredible launches, lots of excitement and plenty of learning about forces, air pressure and rocket design. One rocket even made it all the way onto the school roof, proving just how successful the challenge was! 😄

Hands-on activities like this help bring science to life, encouraging creativity, problem-solving and teamwork while making learning fun.

Find out more about life at The Marches School by visiting marchesschool.co.uk

#themarchesschool #STEMEducation #ScienceInAction #LearningThroughDiscovery #FutureEngineers #HandsOnLearning #schoollife #MarchesAcademyTrust 🚀🌟
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At Open6, we do things differently.

Designed to meet young people where they are, Open6 offers a flexible and personalised approach to Sixth Form education. Students can choose from a wider range of courses, access exciting opportunities, and shape a pathway that suits their ambitions and interests.

Alongside academic study, students benefit from enrichment activities, personal development opportunities, and real-world experiences that help them build confidence, develop skills, and prepare for life beyond Sixth Form.

Discover a Sixth Form that puts students at the centre of their learning journey.

Find out more and explore your future at Open6.co.uk

#Open6 #sixthform #FutureReady #post16education #studentsuccess #moreopportunities #FlexibleLearning #personaldevelopment #ShropshireEducation #chooseopen6
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We're excited to share our Learning for Life Framework animation, which brings to life our commitment to ensuring every child receives the right support, at the right time, in the right setting.

At The Marches Academy Trust, we know that every child is unique. Our Learning for Life Framework helps us create inclusive, nurturing environments where children and young people can thrive academically, socially and emotionally, whatever their starting point.

The animation showcases how we work together across our schools to remove barriers, build belonging and provide personalised support so that every child can achieve their full potential.

Take a look and discover how we're creating opportunities for every child to succeed. 🎥✨

For more information, please visit marchesacademytrust.co.uk

#LearningForLife #MarchesAcademyTrust #RightSupportRightTimeRightSetting #Inclusion #Belonging #EveryChildMatters #EducationForAll #ShropshireSchools
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🌈 Celebrating Pride at Marches School 🌈

This month, our students have been learning about Pride and the importance of kindness, respect and inclusion. They explored ways to support one another so that everyone feels valued and able to be themselves.

To bring their learning to life, students filled our outdoor spaces with colourful rainbow chalk messages, including “Be yourself” and “Everyone belongs”. Their creativity and positivity were wonderful to see.

Our canteen also joined the celebrations with delicious rainbow-themed cupcakes, while the library marked Pride Month with a vibrant display of books celebrating LGBTQ+ voices, stories and history. From inspiring fiction to thought-provoking non-fiction, the collection encourages students to explore different perspectives and promotes understanding, empathy and inclusion.

Find out more about life at Marches School by visiting www.marchesschool.co.uk 🌟

#MarchesSchool #PrideMonth #InclusionMatters #EveryoneBelongs #BeYourself #KindnessCounts #LGBTQPlus #SchoolCommunity #ProudToBeMarches #Respect #DiversityAndInclusion #ShropshireSchools
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Teach Primary and Early Years and laugh every day!

Applications now open for Initial Teacher Training.

Achieve your PGCE and QTS locally, with local placements suited to you. With individualised support and mentoring, we will take you from aspiring to inspiring!

Contact Claire today to find out more: claire.jones@leadinglearning.co.uk.

#ITT #FutureTeachers #CareerForLife #PGCE #TeacherTraining #getintoteaching #primaryteacher #earlyyearsteachers #traintoteachshropshire
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What a fantastic few weeks it has been for athletics at The Marches School 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️

We are incredibly proud of all our students who have represented the school with such determination, resilience and team spirit across a series of high level competitions.

From an outstanding 2nd place finish for our Junior Girls in the County Cup Semi Final, to strong performances from our Senior Girls qualifying for Finals Night, our athletes have shown real grit and commitment. Highlights included wins for Meg Eyre in the javelin and Harry Borthwick in the 1500m, alongside a number of top three finishes across events.

Finals Night saw our athletes competing against the very best in the county, with the Senior Girls achieving an incredible 4th place overall and becoming the top performing state school. The Junior Girls also impressed, with Elsie Fleet securing 1st place in the discus.

We rounded off this brilliant period at the North Shropshire Athletics event, where our students delivered an exceptional team performance to be crowned Overall Champions by just one point, a remarkable achievement.

Well done to all involved for representing the school with such pride and passion 👏

Discover more about life at The Marches School > marchesschool.co.uk

#TheMarchesSchool #SchoolAthletics #TeamSpirit #StudentSuccess #ProudSchool #ShropshireSchools #AthleticsChampions
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Real life learning in action 🌍

Our Year 9 Social Skills students recently visited the local town as part of their practical learning programme, focusing on key life skills including money management and road safety.

Students confidently handled real-life transactions in local shops, practising budgeting, making purchases and understanding the value of money. It was fantastic to see their growing independence as they interacted with shop staff and made thoughtful choices.

Find out more about how we support students to develop skills for life by visiting marchesschool.co.uk.

#MarchesSchool #lifeskills #LearningBeyondTheClassroom #StudentDevelopment #preparingforthefuture
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Teach Primary and Early Years and laugh every day!

Applications now open for Initial Teacher Training.

Achieve your PGCE and QTS locally in Shropshire, with local placements suited to you. With individualised support and mentoring, we will take you from aspiring to inspiring!

Contact Claire today to find out more: claire.jones@leadinglearning.co.uk.

#ITT #FutureTeachers #CareerForLife #PGCE #TeacherTraining #getintoteaching #primaryteacher #earlyyearsteachers #traintoteachshropshire
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A reminder to families that we are holding our 5pm information session today all about becoming a phone free school.

This is a great opportunity to find out more about what this will look like at The Marches School, ask questions and understand how we will support students with this change.

Our phone free approach will come into effect from Monday 6th July, so we would really encourage as many families as possible to join us.

Please come along and be part of the conversation today at 5pm 📱

We look forward to seeing you there. Join us and help support your child in this positive step forward.

#phonefreeschool #themarchesschool #workingtogether
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