Hillcrest Shifnal School
Details
| Age Range | 5-19 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Special school, Other independent special school |
| Religious Character | None |
| Local Authority | Shropshire |
| Address | Lamledge Lane, TF11 8SD |
| School Website | https://www.hillcrestshifnalschool.co.uk/ |
| Telephone | 1952468220 |
| URN | 133478 |
School Census
| Total | 56 |
| Girls/Boys | 12/44 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 21.4%/78.6% |
| % pupils where English not first language | None |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | None |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 7.1% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 18/10/2022 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 18/10/2022 | Good |
| 05/06/2018 | Good |
| Inspection Date | 18/10/2022 |
| Quality of Education | Good |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Good |
| Personal Development | Good |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 05/06/2018 |
| Quality of Education | |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | |
| Personal Development | |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
| Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Inspection Report |
|---|---|---|
| 02 July 2024 | Standard inspection: Good | View |
| 20 November 2023 | Additional inspection | View |
| 21 June 2023 | Additional inspection | View |
| 18 October 2022 | Standard inspection: Good | View |
| 25 June 2019 | Additional inspection | View |
| 18 December 2018 | Additional inspection | View |
| 05 June 2018 | Standard inspection: Good | View |
| 12 September 2017 | Additional inspection | View |
| 06 September 2016 | Additional inspection | View |
| 24 February 2016 | Additional inspection | View |
| 30 June 2015 | Standard inspection: Good | View |
| 18 June 2014 | Standard inspection: Good | View |
| 11 February 2014 | Emergency inspection | View |
| 07 December 2011 | Standard inspection: Outstanding | View |
| 29 April 2008 | Standard inspection: Good | View |
| 23 May 2005 | Standard inspection | View |
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 2 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 0.00% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 0.00% |
| Entering EBacc | 0.00% |
| EBacc average point score | 0.2 |
| Progress 8 | NP |
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 7 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 0% |
| Entering EBacc | 0% |
| EBacc average point score | 0.48 |
| Progress 8 | NP |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 11 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 13% |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | 0.71 |
| Progress 8 | NP |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 38% |
| agree | 62% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 46% |
| agree | 54% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 15% |
| agree | 77% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 8% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 0% |
| agree | 31% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 23% |
| not applicable | 46% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 15% |
| agree | 54% |
| disagree | 15% |
| strongly disagree | 8% |
| don't know | 8% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 31% |
| agree | 54% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 8% |
| not applicable | 8% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 92% |
| no | 8% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 42% |
| agree | 58% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| dont know | 0% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 31% |
| agree | 62% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 38% |
| agree | 54% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 8% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 38% |
| agree | 54% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 8% |
| don't know | 0% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 31% |
| agree | 62% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 8% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 8% |
| agree | 62% |
| disagree | 23% |
| strongly disagree | 8% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 31% |
| agree | 54% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 15% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 92% |
| no | 8% |