Lamledge School, Shifnal
Lamledge School is a special school for pupils aged 5 to 19 in Shifnal.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Lamledge School in detail
Lamledge School in its own words
In its own words: "Welcome to Lamledge School in Shropshire! We are committed to providing a nurturing and inclusive environment for children with social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) needs . Our mission is to offer a safe, supportive, and stimulating setting where every child can flourish both academically and personally."
Vision and values (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other special schools to Lamledge School are Amberleigh Therapeutic School (2.7 miles, Good); Haughton School (3.8 miles, Good); Options Higford (4.1 miles); and Queensway (4.1 miles, Good).
Amberleigh Therapeutic SchoolHaughton SchoolOptions HigfordQueensway
Who goes there
Almost every pupil at Lamledge School has an education, health and care plan (71 of 72 in 2026).
Lamledge School is approved under Section 41 of the Children and Families Act 2014, so parents can ask for it to be named in their child's education, health and care (EHC) plan.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Shifnal Rail Station, about 1000 metres away (roughly a 13-minute walk).
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Lamledge School stands in is among the 20% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. On income deprivation affecting children it is in the 7th decile, where the 1st is the most deprived. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
In August 2026, police recorded 45 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, shoplifting and public order offences. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Shropshire (10), as is usual near a town centre.
Sources: DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoOverall
Ofsted's report, in its own words
What is it like to attend this school?
Pupils enjoy attending the school. They say that staff are kind and caring. There are positive and strong relationships between staff and pupils. The pupils know that staff will look after them and keep them safe. Staff understand pupils' individual needs well. They are very aware of the difficulties pupils experience. They offer a nurturing approach to help pupils understand themselves. Pupils are engaging more now with their education than they have previously.
Staff provide 'calming spaces' and time for pupils to regulate their emotions. This proactive approach helps pupils to manage their anxieties. As a result, fewer pupils than previously resort to expressing their frustrations through undesirable behaviours. Pupils benefit from learning in a well-resourced and structured environment.
What does the school do well and what does it need to do better?
When pupils join the school, staff check what pupils know and can remember. They use this information to plan a curriculum that is matched to the outcomes in each pupil's education, health and care (EHC) plan. Primary-aged pupils benefit from well-structured lessons that build their knowledge and skills in the subjects they study. High-quality resources and well-considered learning environments help these pupils to access the curriculum and make good progress.
The secondary curriculum includes a range of vocational options that pupils can choose to study. Across all secondary subjects, teachers have good subject knowledge, present information clearly and engage pupils in interesting learning activities. Pupils value their lessons and enjoy talking about the work they have completed. They build on prior learning and develop work-related skills in the areas they study. However, in some subjects, including vocational subjects, the key knowledge that pupils must know and remember has not been clearly identified. As a result, some pupils have gaps in the underpinning knowledge they need to understand fully the subjects they are studying.
From Ofsted's July 2024 inspection report: the opening paragraphs of each section, quoted word for word. Read the full report Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
Approved
Section 41
No
Special Measures
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby schools
Latest from Lamledge School
Welcome back - 2026-27 Here we go!!
11 Sep 2026
Local Work Experience Opportunities
5 Jun 2026
Summer Term 2
5 Jun 2026
McPhillips Wellington Limited Careers Talk
4 Jun 2026
Charity Football Match & Coffee Afternoon - Join Us!
3 Jun 2026
Class 5 Visit Hoo Zoo
18 May 2026
From Lamledge School's website. School Signal is not affiliated with the school.
Keep up with Lamledge School
Getting There
Train Stations
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025.
The typical figure for schools in Shropshire is 1 (the median across 187 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
69%
Available places
72 pupils
105 places
33 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Shifnal
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Shifnal
Across Shropshire council
Places available
3,213
Applications
2,845
Got 1st preference
91.0%
Got preferred school
98.7%
All secondary applications across Shropshire council (2026/27), not just this school.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
1
SEN Support
71
EHC Plans
100.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Lamledge School is approved under Section 41 of the Children and Families Act 2014, so parents can ask for it to be named in their child's education, health and care (EHC) plan.
Source: GIAS, Department for Education.
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
72
Total Pupils
57
Boys
15
Girls
2026 academic year
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Lamledge School
Questions parents ask about Lamledge School
What are GCSE results like at Lamledge School?
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for Lamledge School can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
How many pupils go to Lamledge School?
Lamledge School has around 72 pupils on roll.
Does Lamledge School have specialist SEN provision?
Lamledge School is approved under Section 41 of the Children and Families Act 2014, so parents can ask for it to be named in their child's education, health and care (EHC) plan.
How do I apply to Lamledge School?
Lamledge School is an independent school and runs its own admissions rather than going through the local authority. Contact the school directly for entry requirements, assessment dates, fees and any bursaries.
How many road collisions happen near Lamledge School?
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025. The typical figure for schools in Shropshire is 1 (the median across 187 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Lamledge School?
Lamledge School is at Lamledge Lane, Shifnal, Shropshire, TF11 8SD.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)