Options Higford is a not applicable school in Shifnal, serving pupils aged 5 to 19. The school is a other independent special school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It has a none religious character. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.

Options Higford currently has around 58 pupils on roll, which is about 73% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 81% boys and 19% girls. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.

School Information

Address: Higford Hall, Shifnal, TF11 9ET
Website: www.optionsgroup.co.uk
Telephone: 01952630600
School Type: Other independent special school
Education phase: Not applicable
Local authority: Shropshire
Headteacher / Principal: Mrs Samantha Denniss
Religious character: None
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 135445

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Pupils

General

Age Range: 5 - 19
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 80
Number of Pupils: 58
Number of Boys: 47
Number of Girls: 11

Education - Secondary

Progress 8 score

Progress 8 score (average over pupils)
School
Local authority average
-0.25
England average
-0.03
Entering EBacc
School
Local authority average
26%
England average
35%
Grade 5+ in English & maths GCSEs
School
Local authority average
41%
England average
41%
Attainment 8 score
School
Local authority average
45.4
England average
44.6
EBacc average point score
School
Local authority average
3.9
England average
3.9
Staying in education or employment
School

Nearby Schools

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Beckbury Church of England Primary School and Nursery
Beckbury , TF11 9DQ
3out of 4 1,611 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
Beckbury CofE Primary School
Beckbury , TF11 9DQ
- not rated 1,611 yd Voluntary controlled school Yes Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Options Higford
Higford Hall , Higford TF11 9ET
- not rated 0 yd Other independent special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Cotsbrook Community School
Higford , TF11 9ET
- not rated 0 yd Other independent school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.