Idsall School vs St Andrew's CofE Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 1.4 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
St Andrew's CofE Primary School
Shifnal · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
398 students
| Measure | Idsall School Shifnal, West Midlands | St Andrew's CofE Primary School Shifnal, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 40 Lower 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #255 of 493 | #447 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #2452 of 4,090 | #4716 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 1,172 | 398 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,172 | 398 |
| Free school meals | 18.7% | 11.8% |
| Capacity filled | 108.5% | 135.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 72% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 7% |
| 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/ | st-andrews-shifnal.shropshire.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Andrew's CofE Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (65.8 vs 40.2).
- •Idsall School is the larger school with 1,172 students compared with 398.
- •Idsall School is a academy school while St Andrew's CofE 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 St Andrew's CofE Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Andrew's CofE Primary School ranks higher (65.8 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 St Andrew's CofE Primary School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Shifnal and Shifnal in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Idsall School: 1,172. St Andrew's CofE Primary School: 398. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Idsall School and St Andrew's CofE Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Idsall School is 255th of 493 and St Andrew's CofE Primary School is 447th of 1,690 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).