OneSchool Global Oswestry Campus

OneSchool Global Oswestry Campus, 13 May 2026 1 OneSchool Global Oswestry Campus Henlle Park Golf Club, Henlle Lane, Gabowen, Oswestry, Shropshire SY10 7AX

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Overall outcome The school is likely to meet all the independent school standards if it is registered

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report:

The purpose of this inspection was to advise the Secretary of State for Education about the proposed school’s likely compliance with the independent school standards and associated requirements that are required for registration as an independent school.

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Part 8. Quality of leadership in and management of schools

When we carry out pre-registration inspections of proposed independent schools, we report on the provider’s likely compliance with part 8 of the independent school standards first. Under part 8, the proprietor is required to ensure that the school meets all of the independent school standards (the standards) consistently. The standard in part 8 is intended to ensure that the quality of leadership and management at the school is sufficient for that purpose.

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Part 8. Quality of leadership in and management of schools

The proprietor, governing body and school leaders have extensive experience in opening and running successful independent schools. The proposed school is opening as a result of the OneSchool Global Newtown Campus closing and relocating from Wales to England.

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Part 8. Quality of leadership in and management of schools

Leaders of the proposed school demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the standards. All policies and documentation are in place, with leaders ensuring they reflect the most recent guidance.

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Part 8. Quality of leadership in and management of schools

Across existing schools, and at the Newtown campus, the proprietor has ensured that there are well-established systems and processes for quality assurance and monitoring of standards. The proprietor has put plans in place to ensure a smooth transition from the old site to the new school. OneSchool Global Oswestry Campus, 13 May 2026 2 The proprietor has ensured that the standard in this part is likely to be met if the Department for Education (DfE) decides to register the provider as an independent special school.

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Curriculum

The proposed school’s curriculum is designed around the ethos of ‘learning to learn’. Pupils will be taught and guided to manage their own learning to become independent learners. Pupils will be taught by qualified teachers, who support pupils to learn ‘collaboratively, semi-collaboratively and independently’.

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Curriculum

The curriculum that the pupils will learn is broad and ambitious. It reflects the ages, needs and starting points for pupils the school intends to admit. Leaders plan to ensure that the youngest pupils develop the foundational knowledge they need to be successful in reading, including phonics, writing and mathematics. The curriculum is already being implemented successfully in other settings run by the proprietor. It allows pupils across all of the schools to access collaborative learning through both online and face-to-face teaching. The school’s curriculum includes English, mathematics, science, physical education, computing, art, design and technology, history, geography and careers education. Pupils have the opportunity to study a broad range of GCSEs and A levels.

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Curriculum

The school has in place the necessary policies relating to relationships and sex education for both primary- and secondary-age pupils. School leaders have consulted with parents and carers and have worked closely with the proprietor to ensure that the school’s ‘OSG aware’ programme covers a broad range of important topics in an age-appropriate way. Staff are well trained in delivering this programme sensitively.

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Curriculum

The school intends to provide pupils with regular careers information, advice and guidance. This will include unbiased and up-to-date careers information. This will aim to support pupils with their next steps in education or the world of work.

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Teaching

The proposed school currently has qualified teachers in place that will transfer from OneSchool Global Newtown Campus. Leaders ensure that staff have the skills and subject knowledge to deliver the curriculum effectively. The school has put in place regular and detailed plans for quality assurance and monitoring of teaching and learning.

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Teaching

The school has in place a special educational needs coordinator (SENCo). All staff have received training on different types of special educational needs and/or OneSchool Global Oswestry Campus, 13 May 2026 3 disabilities (SEND). Pupils with SEND will all have learning plans in place. These identify the barriers to learning that pupils may have and effective strategies to overcome them. Leaders plan to continue to support pupils through targeted interventions and classroom adaptations to learning.

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Assessment

The proposed school’s assessment policy is appropriate. Leaders have aligned the assessment procedures with the proprietor’s other schools. Leaders have identified key strategies for assessment. They have in place a framework to evaluate pupils’ starting points when they enter the school, including their ability to read. The school has a suitable system to report on pupils’ progress to parents on a termly basis.

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Assessment

The proposed school is likely to meet the standards in this part if the DfE decides to register the provider as an independent school.

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pupils

The proprietor has considered ways to develop pupils’ spiritual, moral, social and cultural (SMSC) development. The school’s ‘OSG aware’ programme alongside the school’s personal, social and health education (PSHE) will ensure pupils learn about different cultures, religions and beliefs.

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SMSC opportunities will be woven throughout the curriculum through thematic days and events as well as through weekly assemblies. The PSHE curriculum covers topics such as careers, different families, keeping physically and mentally healthy, managing examination stress and healthy relationships.

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pupils

Leaders are aware of their duty to ensure that pupils are not exposed to partisan political views. The school plans to actively promote pupils’ understanding of British values and to develop their understanding of the rule of law, democracy, tolerance, individual liberty and mutual respect.

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pupils

The proposed school is likely to meet the standards in this part if the DfE decides to register the provider as an independent school. OneSchool Global Oswestry Campus, 13 May 2026 4

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Safeguarding

The proposed school has a safeguarding policy that meets all statutory requirements and addresses the contextual safeguarding needs of the pupils in the school.

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Safeguarding

The school has a detailed online system for reporting and recording concerns about pupils. Staff have received training about how to record concerns appropriately and with the right level of detail. The school’s safeguarding team will regularly monitor these records. The proprietor has ensured additional layers of oversight through the central safeguarding team. The designated safeguarding lead of the proposed school is suitably trained, knowledgeable and experienced. Leaders clearly prioritise how to keep pupils safe and build a culture of safeguarding.

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Safeguarding

Leaders have in place systems for adults and pupils to raise concerns about staff. The school’s whistleblowing policy and the low-level concerns policy are clear.

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Behaviour, anti-bullying and supervision of pupils

Leaders have a clear approach to managing behaviour. This is documented in the school’s behaviour policy. Leaders have put in place a system for recording sanctions if needed. All staff are trained in the school’s chosen approach to managing behaviour.

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Behaviour, anti-bullying and supervision of pupils

Leaders have ensured that they have taken into account the additional paragraphs in standard 16A. Leaders have a system for reporting and recording any incidents of seclusion, restraint or immobilising a pupil.

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Behaviour, anti-bullying and supervision of pupils

The school’s anti-bullying policy sets out clear expectations for pupils, parents and staff. It clearly details a consistent approach to any bullying incidents. It provides information on how to prevent bullying and if incidents were to occur how to deal with them effectively.

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Behaviour, anti-bullying and supervision of pupils

Staffing numbers are suitable for the proposed number of pupils to ensure that pupils can be supervised effectively and safely throughout the day.

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Health and safety, fire and first aid

The proprietor has ensured that there are appropriate policies in place regarding health and safety, fire safety and first aid. Leaders work with external professionals to ensure that appropriate checks are carried out, for example the fire-risk assessment and checking and servicing the lift. Fire safety equipment is installed OneSchool Global Oswestry Campus, 13 May 2026 5 around the building and is checked regularly. Fire doors, emergency lighting and the fire alarm are checked and recorded routinely.

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Health and safety, fire and first aid

The proprietor has ensured that there are a sufficient number of staff who are trained in first aid. First-aid boxes are clearly identified around the school site. There is a detailed policy in place to administer medicines.

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Admissions and attendance

The proposed school’s admissions register includes all the information required. Leaders understand their responsibility to collect and record this information. All information is collated on the school’s electronic system.

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Admissions and attendance

The school has suitable systems for monitoring pupils’ attendance. Leaders intend to promote the importance of regular attendance, to monitor any absences and to spot any patterns and trends.

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Risk assessment

The proprietor has suitable systems in place to manage risks. The risk assessment policy is detailed and outlines procedures for identifying and managing risks. A range of risk assessments was reviewed and all offered detailed processes to manage identified risks.

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Risk assessment

The proposed school is likely to meet the standards in this part if the DfE decides to register the provider as an independent school.

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the single central record of these recruitment checks

The proprietor understands the requirements for checking on the suitability of new members of staff. The proprietor has a suitable staff recruitment policy. It has in place an electronic single central record of these recruitment checks. The proprietor has ensured that staff and leaders have been subject to relevant checks such as prohibition from teaching and section 128 checks.

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the single central record of these recruitment checks

The school does not intend to use supply staff. However, leaders understand the checks that they would need to make if they were to do so.

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the single central record of these recruitment checks

The proposed school is likely to meet the standards in this part if the DfE decides to register the provider as an independent school. OneSchool Global Oswestry Campus, 13 May 2026 6

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and showers

The proposed school has ensured that the premises include suitable toilet and washing facilities for pupils and staff. This includes separate facilities for males and females. Drinking water is labelled throughout the school. Water is at a suitable temperature and does not post a scalding risk to pupils. Changing rooms and showers are available in the school’s sports hall.

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Medical room and accommodation for pupils’ therapy needs

The proposed school has a suitable medical room for the short-term care of pupils who are unwell or require first aid. The medical room has suitable handwashing facilities and a toilet. Leaders will be moving the bed, lockable medical cabinet and a fridge from the Newtown campus when they relocate.

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Ensuring the health, safety and welfare of pupils

The proposed school premises are maintained to a standard that promotes the health, safety and welfare of pupils. For example, leaders have ensured that the site is secure with high fencing. In addition, the car park has been well designed to ensure the health and safety of pupils.

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Lighting and acoustic conditions

The proposed school’s premises are bright, welcoming and presented to a very high standard. The school is over 3 floors with a working lift to support accessibility. The classrooms and learning areas are split into zones, including a focused zone for independent learning, a semi-collaborative zone and a collaborative zone. There is also a space for SEND support and designated teaching areas. The school has a purpose-built food technology classroom, a design and technology room and a science laboratory.

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Lighting and acoustic conditions

Classrooms and learning areas are spacious and benefit from appropriate lighting and acoustics.

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Outdoor space

The school is located in large grounds. The outdoor area is well presented. The proprietor has built a large multi-use playground and an additional hard-standing pitch as well as a large grass area. In addition, there is a large sports hall for assemblies and physical education. These areas are suitable for pupils to take part in physical education and active play. OneSchool Global Oswestry Campus, 13 May 2026 7 The proposed school is likely to meet the standards in this part if the DfE decides to register the provider as an independent school.

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Part 6. Provision of information

The school is aware of the information and documentation that it must make available on request. The school has a website that contains all of the required policies and information that need to be published.

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Part 6. Provision of information

Leaders are aware of their statutory duties should pupils with education, health and care plans attend the proposed school.

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Part 6. Provision of information

There are appropriate arrangements for reporting to parents about their children’s progress.

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Part 6. Provision of information

The proposed school is likely to meet the standards in this part if the DfE decides to register the provider as an independent school.

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Part 7. Manner in which complaints are handled

The school has an appropriate complaints policy in place. It sets out clear and reasonable timeframes for all stages of the complaints procedure. The proposed school is clear about how complaints will be reported and how records of complaints will be kept.

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Part 7. Manner in which complaints are handled

The proposed school is likely to meet the standards in this part if the DfE decides to register the provider as an independent school.

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The school’s accessibility plan

There is a written accessibility plan in place that meets the requirements of schedule 10 of the Equality Act 2010. It is detailed and sets out appropriate actions the proposed school will take to meet the different needs of its pupils, staff and wider community.

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About this inspection

Inspectors carried out this inspection under section 99 of the Education and Skills Act 2008, at the request of the registration authority for independent schools. OneSchool Global Oswestry Campus, 13 May 2026 8 Inspectors checked the school’s likely compliance with the independent school standards. These are the requirements set out in the schedule to the Education (Independent School Standards) Regulations 2014.

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About this inspection

Following our renewed inspection framework, all inspections are now led by His Majesty’s Inspectors (HMIs) or by Ofsted Inspectors (OIs) who have previously served as HMIs.

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About this inspection

The inspector spoke with the campus principal, the assistant campus principal, who is also the SENCo, 2 governors and a representative of the proprietor body. The inspector also reviewed relevant documents and had a tour of the school site.

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About this inspection

This inspection was commissioned by the DfE to check the proposed new school site due to the closure of OneSchool Global UK Newtown Campus. The school proposes to reopen at OneSchool Global UK Oswesty Campus with the same staff and pupils.

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About this inspection

The proposed school does not intend to make use of alternative provision.

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About this inspection

The proposed school is located on a single site at Henlle Park Golf Club, Henlle Lane, Gabowen, Oswestry, Shropshire SY10 7AX.

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About this proposed school

Proprietor OneSchool Global UK Headteacher Christopher Edwards Type of school Other independent school Capacity 70

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authority

Age range of pupils Provider’s proposal: 7 to 18 Gender of pupils Provider’s proposal: Mixed OneSchool Global Oswestry Campus, 13 May 2026 9

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teaching staff

Number of part-time teaching staff Provider’s proposal: 4 Annual fees for day pupils £5,323 Email address oswestry@uk.oneschoolglobal.com OneSchool Global Oswestry Campus, 13 May 2026 10 providing education and skills for children and learners of all ages, and inspects and regulates services that care for children and young people

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