Idsall School vs Sheriffhales Primary School and Preschool
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 3.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Idsall School
Shifnal · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,172 students
Sheriffhales Primary School and Preschool
Shifnal · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
100 students
| Measure | Idsall School Shifnal, West Midlands | Sheriffhales Primary School and Preschool Shifnal, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 40 Lower 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #255 of 493 | #527 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #2452 of 4,090 | #5429 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 1,172 | 100 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,172 | 100 |
| Free school meals | 18.7% | 11.1% |
| Capacity filled | 108.5% | 119% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 62% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 15% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 41.0 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 32.3% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 56.2% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.35 | – |
| A level points per entry | 30.7 | – |
| town | Shifnal | Shifnal |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | idsallschool.co.uk/ | www.sheriffhalesschool.org |
The verdict
- •Sheriffhales Primary School and Preschool scores higher on the Success Index (England) (62.0 vs 40.2).
- •Idsall School is the larger school with 1,172 students compared with 100.
- •Idsall School is a academy school while Sheriffhales Primary School and Preschool is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Idsall School better than Sheriffhales Primary School and Preschool?
On the Success Index (England), Sheriffhales Primary School and Preschool ranks higher (62.0 vs 40.2 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Idsall School and Sheriffhales Primary School and Preschool?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between Shifnal and Shifnal in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Idsall School: 1,172. Sheriffhales Primary School and Preschool: 100. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Idsall School and Sheriffhales Primary School and Preschool rank in West Midlands?
Idsall School is 255th of 493 and Sheriffhales Primary School and Preschool is 527th of 1,690 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).