Idsall School
URN: 140922 • Shifnal TF11 8PD
Overview
- Name
- Idsall School
- URN
- 140922
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- MARCHES ACADEMY TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Special Measures
- Ranking score
- 39.8 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Michelle King (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01952468400
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Coppice Green Lane, Shifnal TF11 8PD
Summary
Idsall School is a mixed secondary academy located in Shifnal, Shropshire, with a current enrolment of 1,170 students and a capacity of 1,080. The school is committed to providing a supportive and inclusive environment, with a focus on academic excellence and personal development. Approximately 17.6% of students are eligible for free school meals, reflecting the school's diverse community.
The curriculum at Idsall School is designed to cater to a wide range of interests and abilities, offering various enrichment opportunities, including clubs in sports, computer science, and the arts. The school also places a strong emphasis on STEM education, as demonstrated by engaging science lessons that encourage hands-on learning. Additionally, the school hosts events such as open evenings and transition meetings to support prospective students and their families.
Idsall School fosters a sense of community and collaboration, encouraging students to grow together. The school actively communicates with parents and guardians through newsletters and updates, ensuring that families are informed and involved in their children's education. For more information, visit their website at [Idsall School](https://www.idsallschool.org/).
The curriculum at Idsall School is designed to cater to a wide range of interests and abilities, offering various enrichment opportunities, including clubs in sports, computer science, and the arts. The school also places a strong emphasis on STEM education, as demonstrated by engaging science lessons that encourage hands-on learning. Additionally, the school hosts events such as open evenings and transition meetings to support prospective students and their families.
Idsall School fosters a sense of community and collaboration, encouraging students to grow together. The school actively communicates with parents and guardians through newsletters and updates, ensuring that families are informed and involved in their children's education. For more information, visit their website at [Idsall School](https://www.idsallschool.org/).
Useful links
- Our Governors (governance)
- Absence Reporting (sen)
- Special Education Needs and Disabilities (sen)
- Latest Events (calendar)
- Digital Privacy Policy (other)
- Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging (other)
- Our Communications Policy (other)
- School Policies and Statements (other)
- School Admissions (other)
- Term Dates (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Idsall School (45.2)
Key details
- LA
- Shropshire
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- MARCHES ACADEMY TRUST
- Capacity
- 1080
- Pupils
- 1170
- Boys
- 605
- Girls
- 565
- FSM %
- 17.60
- Open date
- 2014-06-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-09-29
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Shropshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1170 | 605 | 565 | 1080 | 17.60 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1238 | 638 | 600 | 1080 | 14.80 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1298 | 662 | 636 | 1300 | 11.50 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1298 | 662 | 636 | 1300 | 11.50 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1300 | 664 | 636 | 1300 | 10.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1301 | 669 | 632 | 1300 | 8.00 |
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