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Inadequate
| The quality of education | Inadequate |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Inadequate |
| Personal development | Inadequate |
| Leadership and management | Inadequate |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
| Sixth-form provision | Requires Improvement |
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Academic Progress: Pupils with SEND do not receive the help they need in lessons; progress is limited.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils experience frequent sexual harassment or discriminatory behaviour and do not feel safe.
Academic Progress: Limited focus on teaching improvements; more consistent strategies needed
Behaviour and Attitudes: Reset expectations have improved behavior understanding
Qualifications and Training: Not all teachers have had the training they require to meet the needs of all pupils, particularly in key stage 3.
Current Educational Practices: Leaders have not ensured that teachers have the skills and knowledge needed.
Strengths and Challenges: Teachers do not support pupils with SEND well enough in lessons.
Strengths and Challenges: New appointments strengthen leadership, but one science vacancy remains
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders have not recognised issues like sexual harassment, so no action taken.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders' plans have been disrupted by COVID-19; changes have not been implemented quickly enough.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Taking right actions in right order and pace
Managing Bullying and Safety: Pupils are not kept safe from sexual harassment, leaders are unaware of this issue.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Leaders need to implement clear systems to monitor pre-recruitment checks.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Clearer behavior expectations; need for consistent application by staff
Extracurricular Offerings: Students in sixth form have a range of experiences, including work experience and the extended project qualification.
Career Counselling Services: Careers education is well planned and delivered; pupils value independent careers advice.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Students in the sixth form benefit from a broad curriculum and a range of qualifications.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Pupils with SEND do not receive the necessary help, resulting in frequent suspensions.
Subjects Offered: Students in sixth form study A-level subjects and technical qualifications.
Parent Satisfaction: Negative perception among some parents; plans to address this
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About Us
Idsall School is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Shropshire County, West Midlands.
It has 1238 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 18 : 1.
At this school, 41% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
97.10% of pupils completing their main study programme.
This school rated Inadequate by recent Ofsted inspection.
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"From small acorns grow great oaks" The community at our school is made up of parents, teachers, trustees, and students. Our school's motto expresses our commitment to helping every student realise their greatest potential.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 吃瓜天堂 grade |
C-
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B-
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B-
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| Ofset report | Inadequate | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-18 | 11-18 | 11-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 18.6 | - | 21.8 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 41% | 98% | 39% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 6.80% | 35.00% | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.34 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 46.7 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 41% | 23% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 68% | 35.89% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 12% | 16% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 7% | 6.55% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 9% | 9.91% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.84 | 2.28 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 97% | 91.9% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 212 | 142 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 89% | 80.52% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 21% | 20.29% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 47% | 13.9% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 19% | 41.33% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 5.19% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 4.43% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 6% | 6.95% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.08 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 53.9 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 57% | 27.74% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 80% | 41.16% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 20% | 20% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 12% | 9.16% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 17% | 13.3% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.41 | 2.52 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 95% | 92.29% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 208 | 138 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 92% | 85.76% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 36% | 26.29% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 45% | 14.1% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 11% | 39.52% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | SP | 5.9% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 2.57% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 4% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.16 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 49.7 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 48% 6 | 25.73% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 75% 4 | 39.82% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 19% | 22.03% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 11% 4 | 9.03% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 17% 7 | 14.09% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.17 | 2.53 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 96% | 93.67% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 211 | 119 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 89% | 84.4% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 22% | 29.33% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 43% | 16.73% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 24% | 30.47% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | SP | 7.8% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 5% | 4.67% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 4.6% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.08 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 47.4 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 42% | 26.63% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 71% 1 | 39.22% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 13% | 23.16% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 7% | 9.91% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 10% 2 | 14.94% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.95 | 2.54 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 97% | 96% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 209 | 132 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 89% | 80.93% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 19% | 24.64% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 44% | 19.36% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | 24% | 32.93% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 8.29% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 5% | 3.5% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 3.36% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.17 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 47.3 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 42% | 25.13% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 72% | 38.58% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 12% | 23.29% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 7% | 13.87% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 8% | 16.52% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 96% | 95.54% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 214 | 134 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 91% | 77.46% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 29% | 39.54% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 38% | 18.38% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | 23% | 23.38% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 9.23% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 10% | 6.31% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 5% | 3.23% | 2.45% |
A level exam result
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 32.33 | 33.32 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 33.33 | 34 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 6.80% | 16.78% | 13.67% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 96 | 221 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 61% | 55.75% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 10% | 7.75% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 18% | 27% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 6% | 6% | 9.05% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 34.98 | 38.01 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 35.26 | 37.4 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 10.5% | 22.98% | 17.7% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 105 | 251 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 63% | 57% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 2% | 4.88% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 22% | 23.5% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 10% | 11.88% | 10.69% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 33.33 1 | 34.5 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 34.95 1 | 34.28 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 15.3% | 22.83% | 13.07% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 127 | 221 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 51% | 52% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 13% | 9.71% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 18% | 28.71% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 13% | 6.57% | 8.8% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 32.13 4 | 33.95 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 33.92 4 | 33.89 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 16.1% | 18.52% | 13.37% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 11 | 32.43% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 10% | 5.86% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | 11% | 16.14% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 10% | 2.43% | 4.22% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 28.04 | 30.47 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | C- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 29.89 | 31.96 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 3.4% | 18.34% | 12.64% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 0 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 26 | 34.29% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 10% | 7.14% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 29% | 21.29% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 1.14% | 4.23% |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 6th Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 14th Apr 2025 - 25th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 21st Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 3rd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 7th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 13th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 26th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 20th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
18 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Idsall School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1