How many pupils does Idsall School have?

Idsall School has 1,170 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Idsall School perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Idsall School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 41.9 in 2025/26.

Is Idsall School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Idsall School is part of MARCHES ACADEMY TRUST.

Where is Idsall School?

Idsall School is located at Coppice Green Lane, Shifnal, Shropshire, TF11 8PD.

Idsall School

Coppice Green Lane, Shifnal, Shropshire, TF11 8PD

Not rated

Inspected 12 November 2024 · no overall grade

No overall grade

Ofsted

41.9

Attainment 8

Secondary

Phase

11–18

Ages

1,170

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy converter

Type

About Idsall School

Idsall School is an academy converter in Shifnal, Shropshire, England, for pupils aged 11–18. It has 1,170 pupils on roll. It is part of MARCHES ACADEMY TRUST. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 41.9 (2025/26). 17.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 4.5% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Shropshire →
School Type: Academy converter
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: Ages 11–18
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 1,170 / 1,080 (108%) · over capacity
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Last Ofsted Inspection: 12 November 2024

Pupil profile

2025/26

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

17.6%

Free school meals

4.5%

EAL

1.9%

SEN support

10.1%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2025/26

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

GCSE results (Key Stage 4)

41.9

Attainment 8

212 pupils

34.9%

Grade 5+ English & Maths

58.5%

Grade 4+ English & Maths

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Sixth form (Key Stage 5)

C+

A-level average grade

24 students

AAB+ (2 facilitating)

63%

To higher education

20%

To top-third universities

To apprenticeship

Where pupils go next

95%

Sustained destination

86%

Stayed in education

Apprenticeship

Attendance

8.9%

Overall absence

25.9%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Teachers (FTE)

↑ +2.6 vs 2023/24

17.2

Pupils per teacher

↓ -1.7 vs 2023/24

7.75

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↓ -0.2 vs 2023/24

£49,906

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 8% on leadership pay

↑ +£2,926 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

2.8% rate

↑ +2 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

↑ +1.0 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£6,832

Spend per pupil

£7,407

Income per pupil

65%

Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address: Coppice Green Lane, Shifnal, Shropshire, TF11 8PD
Phone: 01952468400
Headteacher: Michelle King
Website: https://www.idsallschool.org/

Academy Trust

MARCHES ACADEMY TRUST →

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Idsall School?: Idsall School is an academy converter in Shifnal, Shropshire, England, for pupils aged 11–18.
How many pupils does Idsall School have?: Idsall School has 1,170 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
How does Idsall School perform at GCSE?: Pupils at Idsall School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 41.9 in 2025/26.
Is Idsall School part of an academy trust?: Yes — Idsall School is part of MARCHES ACADEMY TRUST.
Where is Idsall School?: Idsall School is located at Coppice Green Lane, Shifnal, Shropshire, TF11 8PD.

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