Schools in Shifnal
7 open schools recorded with this town address, ranked by their latest Ofsted signal. How the signal works — three inspection systems currently coexist, so treat it as a guide, not a verdict.
Secondary (1)
| School | Ofsted | Ages | Demand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Idsall School Academy converter | No overall grade (2024) | 11–18 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
Primary (4)
| School | Ofsted | Ages | Demand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shifnal Primary School Community school | Good — confirmed 2023 · previous system | 2–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| St Andrew's CofE Primary School Voluntary controlled school | Good — confirmed 2023 · previous system | 5–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Beckbury Church of England Primary School and Nursery Academy converter | No Ofsted rating | 2–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Sheriffhales Primary School and Preschool Community school | No overall grade (2025) | 5–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
Nursery, special & other (2)
| School | Ofsted | Ages | Demand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lamledge School Other independent special school | No Ofsted rating | 5–19 | — |
| Options Higford Other independent special school | No Ofsted rating | 5–19 | — |
“Demand” is first-choice applications against places at the latest entry year — admission criteria, not demand, decide offers. Data: DfE & Ofsted open data (OGL v3) — sources.