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Idsall School
Ages 11–181,170 pupilsDoes not apply
Idsall School is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 18 in Shifnal, within the Shropshire local authority. The school has around 1,170 pupils on roll. Recent GCSE results show an average Attainment 8 score of 41.2 and 35% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Shifnal can view Idsall School's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted & inspection
Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements
Quality of educationRequires Improvement
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementGood
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Strengths & watch points3 strengths · 2 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Behaviour & attitudes
Personal development
Leadership & management
Quality of education
Progress 8
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
GCSE results — Key Stage 4Below average
Attainment 841
Progress 8-0.9
Grade 5+ English & maths32%
Grade 4+ English & maths
EBacc entry
EBacc average point score
DfE, 2024/25. What is a Progress 8 score?
Sixth form — A-level30.6
A-level grade (point score)30.6
Retention100%
Value added
DfE 16-18 results, 2024/25
Pupil intake17.6%
Free school meals17.6%
England avg 28.6%
English not first language4.5%
England avg 18.3%
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing91.8%
Attendance91.8%
England avg 91.0%
Pupils per teacher18.9
England avg 17.6
Persistent absence
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Shifnal
All schools in Shifnal →Shifnal Primary SchoolGood · 0.1 miLamledge School0.7 miSt Andrew's CofE Primary SchoolGood · 0.9 miSheriffhales Primary School and Preschool2.2 miAmberleigh Therapeutic School2.0 miThomas Telford Primary Free School2.0 mi
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