School Type:
Independent Girls School.
Girls aged 6 months to 18 and boys aged 6 months to 11
Qualifications:
GCSE
A-Levels
BTEC
Foundation
Boarding Options:
Full Boarding
Weekly Boarding
Flexible / Occasional Boarding
Language Support:
EAL & ESL support
Location:
Moreton Hall: 10-minute drive to Oswestry; 30 minutes to Shrewsbury or Chester. About 1 hour from Manchester (MAN), Liverpool (LPL) and Birmingham (BHX) airports.
Moreton Hall is widely regarded as one of the country’s most successful girls’ schools, recognised not only for consistently high academic achievement but also for its commitment to a broad, all-round education. This encompasses high-level sport, a strong focus on entrepreneurship, and exceptional opportunities beyond the classroom. Moreton was named Boarding School of the Year by TES in 2021 and the best non-selective school in Shropshire by The Times in 2025.
Moreton Hall is a forward-looking school where academic success and co-curricular achievement are valued equally. It is known for being small, friendly and open, with a clear and shared set of values rather than an excess of petty rules. These values are understood, respected and lived by all members of the school community.
Established in 1913 by the Lloyd-Williams family, Moreton Hall is proud to be one of the UK’s highest-achieving independent schools. The school educates girls from ages 3 to 18 and boys from ages 3 to 11, and also offers Moreton Hall Nursery provision for children aged 1 to 4.
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Full boarding and day fees
Year 3 Boarding: £30,375 (inclusive of VAT)
Year 4 Boarding: £30,906 (inclusive of VAT)
Year 5 - 6 Boarding: £31,257 (inclusive of VAT)
Year 7 - 8 Boarding: £40,464 (inclusive of VAT)
Year 9 Boarding: £44,262 (inclusive of VAT)
Year 10 - 13 Boarding: £45,897 (inclusive of VAT)
— Annual International FeesReception Day: £12,972 (inclusive of VAT)
Year 1 - 2 Day: £13,581 (inclusive of VAT)
Year 3 - 4 Day: £16,689 (inclusive of VAT)
Year 5 - 6 Day: £19,284 (inclusive of VAT)
Year 7 - 8 Day: £24,726 (inclusive of VAT)
Year 9 Day: £29,073 (inclusive of VAT)
Year 10 - 13 Day: £30,708 (inclusive of VAT)
— Annual Day Fees
Academic Summary
The Senior School offers a traditional British curriculum with a wide and balanced choice of GCSE and A Level subjects. Students are able to tailor their academic programmes to suit their interests, strengths and future university aspirations, without restrictive subject combinations. New students are welcomed at multiple entry points throughout the Senior School, including Year 11, supported by our successful one-year GCSE programme, which allows students to achieve excellent examination outcomes within a focused timeframe. For international students seeking shorter study experiences, the school offers flexible enrolment options for periods of up to one year. Half-term, one-term and two-term placements are particularly popular, providing an immersive British boarding school experience while maintaining academic continuity.
English Language Support
All international students receive English as an Additional Language (EAL) tuition within their year groups supported by our EAL department who provide tailored language support that builds confidence in reading, writing, speaking, and listening, while developing the academic English needed to succeed across the curriculum. International students in the Sixth Form receive dedicated IELTS preparation lessons, supporting entry to UK and international universities.
Extra-Curricular Activities
Students benefit from a vibrant campus environment with a wide-ranging co-curricular programme designed to support both personal development and academic success.Sports available include hockey, lacrosse, netball, basketball, tennis, swimming, golf, athletics, badminton, aerobics, yoga, horse riding, fencing and many others. The school also works closely with high-quality local sporting providers, enabling talented students to train, compete and excel at a higher level in their chosen sport. A full programme of supervised activities operates every evening and throughout the weekend. Due to Saturday lessons and the breadth of co-curricular opportunities available, both local and international students typically remain on campus on a Saturday, with an offsite trip offered on a Sunday. The school remains open during exeat weekends, offering a structured programme of on-site activities and off-campus trips. Students can choose from over 50 activities during the week and at weekends. These include Model United Nations, sporting fixtures, horse riding, rowing, ballet, literacy society, film club, cookery club, Duke of Edinburgh Award, chess, gardening club and eco societies. Additional activities include art, school magazine production, film-making, jewellery and craft, sailing, dance, croquet, choir, orchestra, band, conservation club, history club and many more. Music tuition, lunchtime concerts, sports training and additional academic support lessons run throughout the week, ensuring students enjoy a balanced, enriching and internationally focused boarding experience.
Accommodation
Boarding at Moreton Hall is organised in a vertical house system across six welcoming houses, fostering a strong sense of community and mentorship between older and younger pupils. Younger boarders sleep in dormitories of 6 to 8 pupils, creating a supportive and sociable environment. As pupils progress to Year 9, rooms typically accommodate 4 students, allowing for increased privacy and independence. From Year 10 onwards, pupils move into double rooms, with some single rooms available, supporting personal space and study. All pupils in Year 11 and above enjoy en suite. accommodation, combining comfort with independence as they prepare for Sixth Form and beyond. Each house is staffed around the clock by House Parents and their team, ensuring care, guidance, and pastoral support at all times. Boarding houses provide common rooms, study areas and social spaces, giving pupils a home-from-home environment that balances study, relaxation and social life. This structure allows Moreton Hall to provide a nurturing, family-like atmosphere while progressively encouraging responsibility, independence and personal growth.
Facilities
Moreton Hall offers pupils an exceptional learning environment set within 100 acres of beautiful Shropshire parkland, combining outstanding facilities with a strong sense of space, wellbeing and opportunity. The campus provides a safe, inspiring setting in which pupils can thrive academically, creatively and physically. The School’s sporting facilities are extensive and support both participation and high performance. These include a heated indoor swimming pool, a large multi-purpose sports hall, a fully equipped fitness suite, an all-weather pitch, five grass pitches for lacrosse, hockey and football, netball courts, athletics areas, cricket wickets and practice nets, and fourteen tennis courts. These facilities enable a broad sports programme supported by specialist coaching and competitive opportunities. Academic learning is enhanced by excellent specialist spaces. The Halsall-Williams Library is a bright, modern hub for study and research, offering a range of quiet and collaborative work zones. Science is taught in the Centenary Science Building, which houses six state-of-the-art laboratories designed for practical, hands-on learning. High-quality IT facilities are available across the campus and boarding houses, including a dedicated IT Centre with over fifty computers and high-speed Wi-Fi throughout the school. The arts are a key strength of Moreton Hall. The Holroyd Community Theatre provides a professional-standard venue for drama, music and dance, supporting a vibrant performing arts programme alongside specialist studios for art, design and creative subjects. A distinctive feature of the school is Cornflower Farm, an on-site working farm that offers pupils hands-on learning, outdoor enrichment and a peaceful retreat within the school grounds, contributing to wellbeing and experiential education. With its exceptional facilities, expansive grounds and balanced educational approach, Moreton Hall equips pupils with the confidence, skills and experiences needed to succeed both academically and personally, making it an attractive choice for families seeking a high-quality British boarding education.
Boarding Community
Moreton Hall has a thriving and inclusive boarding community, home to pupils from 28 different nationalities. This rich cultural diversity creates a vibrant, supportive environment where girls learn to live, work and grow together, developing independence, confidence and a strong sense of global awareness.
Pastoral Care
Pastoral care at Moreton Hall is a central pillar of boarding life, ensuring that every pupil feels supported, safe and valued. Each boarding house is led by experienced House Parents and Assistant House Parents, who are present 24 hours a day and provide consistent care, guidance and supervision. Academic support is seamlessly integrated into boarding life. Teaching staff are based in the boarding houses in the evenings, where they supervise prep sessions and enrichment activities, providing structure, encouragement and subject-specific assistance. Every pupil is also supported by a personal tutor, with whom she meets twice weekly. These regular meetings allow for close monitoring of academic progress, wellbeing and personal development, ensuring that each girl receives individual guidance and pastoral oversight.
Where to Find Us
Moreton Hall: 10-minute drive to Oswestry; 30 minutes to Shrewsbury or Chester. About 1 hour from Manchester (MAN), Liverpool (LPL) and Birmingham (BHX) airports.
Moreton Hall School
Weston Rhyn, Oswestry SY11 3EW
School Ethos / Mission Statement
Embrace – Embrace at Moreton goes beyond the inquisitive pursuit of knowledge and understanding in all its forms, gaining vital skills for the modern world and a lifelong love of learning.
Achieve – The desire to achieve, to out perform and to excel are the driving forces that guide our behaviours and decisions. Achievement as one of our core values influences both our individual pursuits and collective endeavours. Moreton allows pupils to develop the self-confidence they need to succeed beyond the school gates.
Enjoy – Enjoyment and happiness go hand in hand and are key to success. Moreton’s sense of family and joyous fun pervades the school and provides an infectious positivity paramount to a healthy, balanced and fulfilling life