Welcome to The Marches School

Your future starts here...The Marches School has a proven ability to support students to achieve their personal best. In the Sixth Form we provide a post-16 facility where you can access an exceptionally high standard of education, strong pastoral networks, and a full range of enrichment activities, in an independent and supportive learning environment

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Boarding Type

No Boarder

School Type

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Suitable Ages

11 to 18

Gender

Mixed

No. of Students

1,396 Total

No. of Boys

698 (50.0%)

No. of Girls

698 (50.0%)


Academic Excellence

GCSE Results

Latest Examination

21.3%

Students achieving A*/A grades (9/8/7)

A-Level Results

Sixth Form Performance

A* grades

6.3%

A*/A grades

16.93%


Leavers' Destinations

Destinations after GCSEs

Staying in education

80%

School

79%

England

Apprenticeships

3%

School

3%

England

Further education

School:31%
England:51%

School sixth form

School:40%
England:19%

Sixth form college

School:8%
England:7%

Other education destinations

School:N/A
England:2%

Destinations after A-Levels

UK higher education

44%

School

1%

England

Apprenticeships

10%

School

19%

England

Higher education or training

School:87%
England:63%

Further education

School:1%
England:4%

Employment

School:29%
England:35%

Not sustained in education/employment

School:10%
England:26%

Exciting Updates Ahead!

We're currently gearing up to offer you a full list of our courses. Stay tuned — amazing learning opportunities are on their way very soon. Thank you for your interest and enthusiasm!


Exciting Events Ahead!

A detailed admissions process on ApplicaaOne is coming soon.

Please see our website for more information on our admissions process.


Admissions Process

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Key Dates & Deadlines

Nov 19, 2025

Taster Day


Term Dates & Half-Term Holidays

Planning ahead for school holidays? Below are the term dates and half-term dates for the 2026/2027 academic year.

Autumn

1 terms

Half Term 1

Sep 2 - Dec 19

Spring

1 terms

Half Term 1

Jan 6 - Mar 27

Summer

1 terms

Half Term 1

Apr 13 - Jul 17

Half-Term & Holiday Dates

Autumn Half Term

Oct 27 - Oct 31

Spring Half Term

Feb 16 - Feb 20

Summer Half Term

May 25 - May 29


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Updates Coming Soon!

We’ll be sharing information about the destinations of our alumni here soon.


Enrichment Activities

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In addition to your courses, you will be encouraged to take part in a wide range of extra-curricular activities and additional qualifications.

Model United Nations debates
Organise fundraising events
Leadership and presentation skills
Duke of Edinburgh Gold qualification

About School

RegionWest Midlands
Local AuthorityShropshire
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeMixed