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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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🏃 Year 10 Leading the Way in PE 🏃

Year 10 learners stepped into a leadership role by delivering a peer‑led PE lesson this week. Working confidently in groups, they planned and ran six activity stations based on a modern jumptathlon.

The session highlighted excellent teamwork, communication and leadership, with learners supporting and encouraging one another throughout. It was brilliant to see growing confidence as they took on the role of instructor 🌟

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🌱 Growing a Greener Future at Marches School 🌱

Our Eco and Gardening Clubs continue to make a positive impact on the environment. The groups are currently working on an exciting new project to create a small orchard in the green space near our eco dome.

This will also provide screening and protection for our pond, which is now home to a range of wildlife including newts and frogs 🐸

Pictured hard at work are Connor Robbins, Zak Mason and Liam Evans, taking real pride in supporting this project and caring for their environment.

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

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🏐 Year 8 County Netball Tournament

Our Year 8 netball team travelled to Abraham Darby to compete in the County Netball Tournament.

Despite challenging weather conditions and persistent rain, the team showed real resilience and determination, playing with great spirit from start to finish. They opened their campaign with a dominant 5–0 win against Ludlow, followed by another confident 3–1 victory over Ellesmere, demonstrating strong defensive pressure and accurate shooting.

The girls also battled through two very closely contested games, earning hard fought draws against New Road, finishing 2–2, and Oswestry, in an exciting 4–4 match. Teamwork, perseverance and positive attitudes were clear in every performance.

Overall, the team achieved joint 3rd place on points with Ellesmere and finished 4th overall on goal difference, a fantastic result in tough conditions. Well done to Connie Denton, Hallie Ellis, Hattie Holmes, Cara Laing, Ida Martin, Autumn McGivern and Betsy Wilford for such a strong team effort 👏

To find out more about sport and opportunities at The Marches School, visit marchesschool.co.uk.

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🏃‍♂️ County Schools Cross Country success

The County Schools Cross Country event finally took place this week in glorious spring sunshine at Oswestry School. The best young runners from across the county came together for a highly competitive afternoon, and our students represented The Marches brilliantly throughout.

A special well done to Harry Borthwick in Year 10, who delivered an outstanding performance to secure an impressive second place in his race 👏

Team performances were also strong across the board:
Year 7 Boys – 3rd place
Year 7 Girls – 3rd place
Year 8/9 Boys – 3rd place
Year 8/9 Girls – 3rd place
Year 10/11 Boys – 2nd place overall 🌟

To find out more about sport and opportunities at The Marches School, visit marchesschool.co.uk.

#themarchesschool #crosscountry #schoolsport #StudentAchievement #teammarches #oswestry
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⭐ Celebrating success in our Attainment Premier League

Season 1 of our Attainment Premier League (APL) has officially been won by the GOATs. A huge well done to everyone involved 👏

The APL is an initiative run each year to support students with the final push towards their GCSEs, helping them focus their efforts and fulfil their potential. The commitment, teamwork and determination shown throughout the season has been fantastic to see.

To mark their achievement, a well earned McDonald’s breakfast was enjoyed by all, a great way to celebrate their success 🍔

To find out more about life and opportunities at The Marches School, visit marchesschool.co.uk.

#TheMarchesSchool #StudentSuccess #GCSEs #Achievement #TeamMarches #Oswestry
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🏐 An incredible achievement for our Year 7 netball team

Our Year 7 players travelled to the Shropshire County Netball Tournament, joining schools from across the county for a highly competitive day of fixtures. The standard of play was exceptionally high, and our team rose to the challenge brilliantly.

During the pool stage, the team showed determination, teamwork and real tactical awareness. Across six matches they secured four impressive wins, with standout performances against The Priory, Shrewsbury High School, Haberdashers’ Abraham Darby and Ercall Wood. Their confidence and composure under pressure truly shone through.

After progressing to the final, the team faced local rivals Oswestry School in a fast paced and closely fought match. With focus and energy from start to finish, our players secured a fantastic 4–2 win to lift the Shropshire County Plate 👏

This success sits proudly alongside their North Shropshire title, marking a brilliant season for the team. Every player contributed with skill, resilience and excellent sportsmanship. A huge well done to all involved 🌟

To find out more about sport and opportunities at The Marches School, visit marchesschool.co.uk.

#TheMarchesSchool #TeamMarches #NetballSuccess #StudentAchievement #SchoolSport #Oswestry
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🎉 What a fantastic afternoon at our Sixth Form Fancy Dress Fun Run

Students and staff took to the Astro for a short but very fun run, all in the spirit of getting involved and having a great time together. The atmosphere was brilliant, with a huge highlight being the fantastic performance from Franki Porter and Lucy Hawley, which really lifted the event 🎶

We are pleased to say that money was raised for Lingen Davies Cancer Support, making it a fun afternoon with a really meaningful outcome ❤️

To find out more about Sixth Form life and opportunities at The Marches School, visit marchesschool.co.uk.

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🎨 Creativity in action at The Marches School

Year 9 students have been developing their acrylic painting skills, taking inspiration from rural landscape artists Carla Bosch and David Hockney.

Their focus, creativity and confidence with colour and composition really stood out, and there is so much talent shining through in the finished work 👏

To find out more about the creative curriculum and opportunities at The Marches School, visit marchesschool.co.uk.

#themarchesschool #creativecurriculum #arteducation #StudentTalent #year9 #oswestry
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🎸 Celebrating a phenomenal performance at The Marches School

A huge congratulations to everyone involved in School of Rock. From the energy on stage to the confidence, commitment and teamwork throughout, it was a truly standout performance that showcased just how much talent we have across our school 👏

Well done to our students and staff who worked so hard behind the scenes and shone on the night. What an experience to be part of 🎶

To find out more about the creative and performing arts opportunities at The Marches School, visit marchesschool.co.uk.

#themarchesschool #schoolofrock #performingarts #StudentTalent #creativecurriculum #oswestry
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