Idsall School vs St Edmund's Catholic Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in West Midlands, England, 16 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 Edmund's Catholic Academy
Wolverhampton · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,171 students
| Measure | Idsall School Shifnal, West Midlands | St Edmund's Catholic Academy Wolverhampton, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 40 Lower 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #255 of 493 | #149 of 493 |
| National rank | #2452 of 4,090 | #1681 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,172 | 1,171 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,172 | 1,171 |
| Free school meals | 18.7% | 46.9% |
| Capacity filled | 108.5% | 130.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 41.0 | 50.2 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 32.3% | 46.7% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 56.2% | 74.7% |
| EBacc average points | 3.35 | 4.35 |
| A level points per entry | 30.7 | 35.8 |
| town | Shifnal | Wolverhampton |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | idsallschool.co.uk/ | www.stedmundscloud.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Edmund's Catholic Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (55.8 vs 40.2).
- •Idsall School is the larger school with 1,172 students compared with 1,171.
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 Edmund's Catholic Academy?
On the Success Index (England), St Edmund's Catholic Academy ranks higher (55.8 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 Edmund's Catholic Academy?
About 16 km in a straight line, between Shifnal and Wolverhampton in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Idsall School: 1,172. St Edmund's Catholic Academy: 1,171. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Idsall School and St Edmund's Catholic Academy rank in West Midlands?
Idsall School is 255th of 493 and St Edmund's Catholic Academy is 149th of 493 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).