St Martins School
Part of The 3-18 Education Trust
Updated July 2026
Curriculum
St Martins School is a 3-16 through-school located in St Martins, Oswestry, that provides a child-centred education within a supportive community environment. It is part of the 3-18 Education Trust.
Curriculum
Teaching approach
St Martins School emphasizes a family ethos that fosters a safe, supportive, and nurturing environment. It values academic progress and social development equally, encouraging students to be confident, challenged, and stretched through an exciting curriculum. The school celebrates individual differences and strengths, aiming to provide a child-centred, individually tailored education.
Programmes
The school provides education from the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) through to Key Stage 4 (Year 11). The curriculum covers EYFS, KS1, KS2, and KS3, with options available for students in KS4. Detailed curriculum snapshots are provided for each stage to outline the topics studied.
Outcomes
The school’s quality of education has been recognized by Ofsted. Students participate in GCSE examinations, with results published annually.
Student support
Learning support
The school provides information regarding Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) to support families. Large print versions of school communications are available upon request to ensure accessibility for all members of the school community.
Tuition & fees
No published fee schedule was found for this school.
Admissions
Admissions are coordinated by Shropshire Council, with applications for Reception and Year 7 processed in accordance with the school's oversubscription criteria. The school hosts open events and offers prospective parents tours and meetings with the headteacher. A structured transition process is in place, involving primary school visits and induction days to support students moving into the school.
Calendar
The school operates on a term-based calendar, with the academic year typically concluding in late July. Key dates, including term start and end points, are published on the school website.
Facilities
About the campus
The campus includes a sports centre and various learning spaces. The school also features a dining facility that provides meals for students.
Co-curriculars
The school offers a diverse range of extra-curricular activities, including the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, Hill Skills, and a school production. Partnerships exist with local organizations such as the Border Counties School of Dance and TNS, and the school maintains a cadet contingent. Other activities include a student newspaper, music programs like 'Skool of Rock', and various sports and arts initiatives.
- Alison PopeHeadteacher
Alison Pope is the Headteacher of St Martins School. She describes the school as a 3-16 through school that focuses on child-centred, individually tailored education within a family-oriented, supportive environment.
National Curriculum (England)