One of the UK’s highest-achieving schools, Moreton Hall was founded in 1913 by Ellen Lloyd-Williams in Oswestry and moved to its present location in 1920. In 1964, the school became an educational trust. Moreton Hall welcomes both boarding and day pupils and is known for combining academic ambition with outstanding pastoral care.
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Admission. Moreton Hall Prep is the preparatory school of Moreton Hall, sharing not only its extensive facilities but also a commitment to nurture and celebrate the talents of each child. Welcoming girls and boys from Pre-Prep (age 3) to Year 6, it offers a unique start to their education, ensuring academic rigour goes hand in hand with encouragement to achieve success in all creative and sporting fields.
Girls are admitted to Moreton Hall, at a number of entry points, with Year 7 being the principal point of entry by the School’s entrance examination which is held in November each year. This examination is designed to test potential ability rather than factual recall. This examination can be taken by pupils at 10+, with supplementary papers at 12 and 13. Sixth Form entrance is by entrance examination, current school report and interview. The admissions process is designed to help the school get to know each pupil as an individual and understand their interests, strengths and potential.
Scholarships and bursaries. A number of academic scholarships worth up to 20% of fees will be awarded to pupils at ages 11+, 12+, 13+ and 16+. Scholarships for Music, Drama, Art and for outstanding Sporting talent are also available. Pupils may apply for more than one scholarship.
Fees per term (2026–2027). Boarders: From £10,479≠£10,784 (Moreton Hall Prep), £13,960 (Years 7 and 8), £15,270 (Year 9), £15,834 (Years 10–13). Day pupils: £4,324–£6,653 (Moreton Hall Prep), £8,530 (Years 7 and 8), £10,030–£10,594 (Years 9–13).
Curriculum. Moreton Hall offers a broad and ambitious curriculum extending beyond the National Curriculum. At GCSE, pupils choose from a wide range of academic, creative and practical subjects, including the Sciences, Modern Languages, Drama, Art, Music, Food and Nutrition, Physical Education and Humanities. Sixth Form pupils can select from a broad range of A levels alongside additional opportunities including the EPQ, Leiths and Languages for Business.
Examinations offered. GCSE, A level, ABRSM, ESB (English Speaking Board). Over 95% of Upper Sixth go on to University.
Religious activities. Moreton Hall is non-denominational, welcoming pupils from a wide variety of backgrounds. Assemblies, services and opportunities for reflection form part of school life.
Academic, sporting and extracurricular facilities. Set within 100 acres of Shropshire parkland, Moreton Hall offers extensive facilities supporting academic, creative and sporting development.
Boarding accommodation develops with pupils as they progress through the school, providing a close-knit family environment for younger pupils and increasing independence for older girls. Boarding houses include comfortable bedrooms, shared social spaces and dedicated pastoral support by Housemistresses and their team, helping pupils feel at home within the school community. Full and weekly boarding are available alongside day places, with boarders benefitting from access to Moreton Hall’s extensive academic, sporting and recreational facilities beyond the normal school day.
The Centenary Science Centre, specialist classrooms, libraries and Art and Design facilities provide excellent environments for learning. Pupils also benefit from dedicated spaces for Food and Nutrition, Music, Drama and Technology, alongside well-equipped study areas and access to facilities across the wider school. These specialist environments support both academic study and practical, creative learning throughout the curriculum.
An exceptionally well-equipped Sports Centre comprising a sports hall and floodlit tennis courts along with a heated indoor swimming pool, an all-weather surface and playing fields are set in one hundred acres of beautiful parkland at the foot of the Berwyn hills. The school offers a wide range of sporting options including lacrosse, netball, hockey, cricket, tennis and athletics. Sailing and riding are also popular.
The Holroyd Community Theatre, Musgrave Hall, outdoor amphitheatre and Music facilities support a vibrant programme of drama, music, productions, concerts and extracurricular activities.
The nationally recognised Moreton Enterprises programme gives pupils valuable real-world business experience. With professional guidance, pupils develop and run their own ventures, gaining practical skills in finance, marketing, teamwork and leadership.
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