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Idsall School
Coppice Green Lane, Shifnal, Shropshire, TF11 8PD, Shropshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
9.5 / 100
Bottom 10%
Better than 10% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
1,170
Capacity
1,080
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
108%
Summary
With a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 41.0, the school performs above the national average, particularly in comparison to other institutions, ranking in the top 76% across the UK. However, it has received a 'Requires Improvement' rating from Ofsted, indicating areas that need development. While 63% of students progress to university, only 20% attend top-third institutions, and parent satisfaction stands at 55%, suggesting mixed feedback from the community.
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Last inspected: 12 November 2024Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 41.0 | Bottom 25% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 56% | Bottom 25% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 32% | Bottom 22% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 6% | Bottom 4% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 3% | Bottom 4% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 63% | Above avg |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 20% | Average |
Based on 100 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Parent View (137 responses)
★★★★★2.8
Good range of subjects
87%
Good range of extra-curricular
86%
My child is happy
72%
My child feels safe
67%
My child makes good progress
60%
School has high expectations
58%
I'd recommend this school
55%
Progress is communicated
54%
School keeps me informed
53%
School supports development
47%
Behaviour is good
47%
School responds to concerns
39%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British84.4%
Asian Indian2.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.2%
Mixed Other1.9%
White Other1.9%
Black African1.1%
Mixed W+Asian1.0%
Asian Other0.7%
Mixed W+B African0.5%
Other0.5%
Black Caribbean0.4%
Asian Chinese0.3%
Asian Pakistani0.3%
Black Other0.2%
Asian Bangladeshi0.1%
Location
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52.67222, -2.36608 · TF11 8PD
School details
Local authorityShropshire
RegionWest Midlands
URN140922
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.idsallschool.org/
Frequently asked questions
What is Idsall School rated by Ofsted?
Idsall School was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 12 November 2024.
Is Idsall School a good school?
Idsall School scores 9.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 10% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Idsall School?
Based on 137 Ofsted Parent View responses, Idsall School receives a satisfaction score of 57% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Idsall School in GCSEs?
Idsall School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 41.0. 56% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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