The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Inadequate by Ofsted (2022).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 41.0 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Inadequate by Ofsted in 2022
- The school is at capacity (108% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
41.0
2.8 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
32%
9.5pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
6%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.08
Band 3Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
94%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
86%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
6%
Employment
Directly into work
2%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
5%
Based on 222 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 17 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
25% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 15 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 77 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,170
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 17.6%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Shropshire
- Trust
- MARCHES ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Ms Michelle King (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksFull inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Monitoring visit
July 2024 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
March 2024 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
November 2023 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
May 2023 | Monitoring Visit
School inspection: Inadequate
September 2022 | School Inspection
Short inspection
June 2017 | Short Inspection
Academy conversion letter
June 2014 | Academy Conversion Letter
Location
Coppice Green Lane, Shifnal, Shropshire, TF11 8PD
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
Is Idsall School a selective school?
No. Idsall School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Idsall School's Ofsted rating?
Idsall School was rated Inadequate at its most recent inspection in November 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Idsall School?
Idsall School currently has 1,170 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Idsall School take?
Idsall School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Idsall School?
Idsall School is in Shifnal, TF11 8PD, in the Shropshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Idsall School have a sixth form?
Yes, Idsall School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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