Idsall School vs Thomas Telford Primary Free School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 3.2 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
Thomas Telford Primary Free School
Telford · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
149 students
| Measure | Idsall School Shifnal, West Midlands | Thomas Telford Primary Free School Telford, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 40 Lower 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #255 of 493 | #470 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #2452 of 4,090 | #4979 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 1,172 | 149 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,172 | 149 |
| Free school meals | 18.7% | 15.4% |
| Capacity filled | 108.5% | 35.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| 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 | Telford |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | idsallschool.co.uk/ | – |
The verdict
- •Thomas Telford Primary Free School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (64.4 vs 40.2).
- •Idsall School is the larger school with 1,172 students compared with 149.
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 Thomas Telford Primary Free School?
On the Success Index (England), Thomas Telford Primary Free School ranks higher (64.4 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 Thomas Telford Primary Free School?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Shifnal and Telford in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Idsall School: 1,172. Thomas Telford Primary Free School: 149. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Idsall School and Thomas Telford Primary Free School rank in West Midlands?
Idsall School is 255th of 493 and Thomas Telford Primary Free School is 470th of 1,690 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).