The short version
Rated Good by Ofsted (2025).
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2025
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent special school
- Ages
- 5–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 58
- Capacity
- 73%
Governance
- Local authority
- Shropshire
- Head
- Mrs Samantha Denniss (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksAdditional inspection
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Standard inspection: Good
April 2025 | Inspection
Additional inspection
June 2023 | Inspection
Standard inspection: Good
July 2022 | Inspection
Additional inspection
October 2021 | Inspection
Standard inspection: Good
June 2018 | Inspection
Additional inspection
July 2017 | Inspection
Standard inspection: Good
June 2015 | Inspection
Standard inspection: Good
March 2012 | Inspection
Location
Higford Hall, Higford, Shifnal, Shropshire, TF11 9ET
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is Options Higford's Ofsted rating?
Options Higford was rated Good at its most recent inspection in July 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Options Higford?
Options Higford currently has 58 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Options Higford take?
Options Higford caters for pupils aged 5 to 19.
Where is Options Higford?
Options Higford is in Shifnal, TF11 9ET, in the Shropshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Options Higford have a sixth form?
Yes, Options Higford has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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