Idsall School vs Shifnal Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 163 m 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
Shifnal Primary School
Shifnal · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
379 students
| Measure | Idsall School Shifnal, West Midlands | Shifnal Primary School Shifnal, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 40 Lower 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #255 of 493 | #294 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #2452 of 4,090 | #3243 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 1,172 | 379 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,172 | 379 |
| Free school meals | 18.7% | 14.2% |
| Capacity filled | 108.5% | 108.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 72% |
| 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.shifnalprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Shifnal Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (73.6 vs 40.2).
- •Idsall School is the larger school with 1,172 students compared with 379.
- •Idsall School is a academy school while Shifnal Primary School 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 Shifnal Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Shifnal Primary School ranks higher (73.6 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 Shifnal Primary School?
About 163 m in a straight line, between Shifnal and Shifnal in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Idsall School: 1,172. Shifnal Primary School: 379. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Idsall School and Shifnal Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Idsall School is 255th of 493 and Shifnal Primary School is 294th of 1,690 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).