Idsall School

A not judged academy converter school in Shropshire. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Idsall School.

Shifnal, TF118PD Ofsted: Not Judged Age 11-18 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

46

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
35.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: -0.85
English & Maths grade 4+ %
50.7
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 53.3%
Continue in education or training
47.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 54.0%
Sustained employment
49.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 23.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
50.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: Not Judged

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Not Judged
Overall effectiveness
Not Judged
Last inspected
12 November 2024
Previous grade
Inadequate
Quality of education
Requires Improvement
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Coppice Green Lane
Shifnal, TF118PD
Phone
1952468400
Website
idsallschool.org/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
140922
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
Coppice Green Lane, Shifnal, TF11 8PD
Website
https://www.idsallschool.org/
Age range
11-18
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
MARCHES ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
1,080 pupils
Setting
Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
1,238
Free School Meals
16.2% (201 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
1.8% (22 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
91.8%
Good
Persistent Absence
22.9%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
54.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
23.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
10.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
6.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
53%
Quality: Good
Sixth Form Size
112 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
10.0%

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
78 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
155
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,238 pupils
11-18

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Chemistry (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(13 students)
English Literature (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(10 students)
Computer Architecture / Systems (BTEC National Extended Certificate L3 - Band F - P-D*)
★★ ★★★
(19 students)
Psychology (GCE A level)
★★ ★★★
(30 students)
Sports Studies (BTEC National Extended Certificate L3 - Band F - P-D*)
★★ ★★★
(10 students)

Strong performance in 5 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Achievement Through Caring"

Each other, ourselves and our differences Kindness, honesty and respect Hard work and determination to be the best we can be Independent learning, organisation and self-reliance Courtesy and good manners Achievement Through Caring

Head Teacher's Message

Headteacher welcomes readers with a warm invitation to Idsall School, emphasising that every student is unique and can reach their full potential within a diverse curriculum and wide range of extracurricular opportunities.

Curriculum Highlights

EBacc suite of subjects A broad range of subjects including Art, Business, Health & Social Care, Computer Science, Drama, Food & Nutrition, ICT, Music, PE and Sport, Product Design / Textiles, RE, Separate Sciences, and Construction Core compulsory subjects: English Language, English Literature, Maths, Combined Science (or Separate Science), PE and Individual Development

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