Idsall School
About Idsall School
Idsall School in Shropshire received a Requires Improvement rating from Ofsted in its most recent graded inspection in November 2024, but the detail tells a more nuanced story. While the overall effectiveness was not judged on that visit, inspectors rated leadership and management, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and sixth-form provision all as Good. The quality of education was the single area marked as Requires Improvement. The most telling academic metric is the school’s Progress 8 score of -0.85, which is classified as well below average. This means that, on average, pupils achieved nearly a grade less per subject across eight GCSEs than students with similar starting points nationally. In Shropshire, where the average Progress 8 score is -0.37, Idsall ranks 17th out of 19 secondary schools, placing it in the bottom 10% locally and the bottom 6% nationally.
Key Details
The full report on this school
What 137 parents told Ofsted, the inspection in plain English, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.
- Ofsted inspection in plain EnglishStrengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
- Parent View survey resultsWhat parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
- Where Ofsted and parents disagreeGaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
- Admissions & catchmentAdmission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
- Nearby schools comparedBackup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
- Attendance & behaviour dataPersistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
12 Nov 2024From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.
Source: Ofsted, 16 Dec 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
14Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
19Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
School day
Teaching hours
08:55 – 15:15
After-school care
15:15-16:15
Source: idsallschool.org. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Idsall School
Helpful Guides for Parents
Ofsted Ratings Explained
Understand the 4 Ofsted ratings and what they mean
Understanding Progress 8
Learn how Progress 8 measures pupil progress from primary to GCSE
SEN & EHCP: A Parent's Guide
Understanding SEN support, EHC Plans and your legal rights
School Admissions Timeline 2026/27
Key dates for primary, secondary and nursery applications