Idsall School

The school names its SENCO and provides contact details for SEND enquiries.

“Our Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCO) is Mrs C. Marston who can be contacted by emailing”

The school publishes a downloadable SEND Information Report document.

“Special Education Needs and Disabilities (SEND) document can be viewed or downloaded by clicking on the link below.”

Tutor system ensures students are well known with daily contact from experienced tutors

“Our tutor system ensures you are well known, you will not slip through the cracks, we step in quickly. Our care is second to none.”

Students have access to a dedicated Wellbeing Leader and counselling for those in need

“All students access our one site fully qualified careers adviser as well as a dedicated Wellbeing Leader and access to counselling for those in need.”

Good class sizes highlighted as contributing to high quality learning experiences

“Great emphasis is placed on high quality teaching and learning, coupled with good class sizes to ensure high quality experiences.”

Sixth form offers Duke of Edinburgh Gold, trips such as Auschwitz and New York, Model United Nations, and leadership development

“There is a rich programme of opportunities for personal growth and enrichment with a wealth of trips, such as our sixth form visit to Auschwitz or New York. Students are able to pursue the Duke of Edinburgh Gold qualification, participate in Model United Nations debates, organise fundraising events and develop their leadership and presentation skills.”

Tutors deliver PSHE with careers guidance, alumni speakers from local/national/global enterprises and higher education

“Tutors deliver a bespoke PSHE program which is complemented by ongoing careers opportunities and guidance, including regular speakers from our alumni, from local, national and global enterprises and from higher education.”

School describes a safe, caring and nurturing environment for student development

“We have created a safe, caring and nurturing environment enabling our students to grow and develop as young, mature, well round adults.”

Sixth form reflects the Marches trust's named core values

“We pride ourselves on reflecting the Marches trust values of excellence, empathy, integrity, creativity, and equality.”

Idsall describes itself as a small sixth form offering a range of A level and BTEC courses

“It is my pleasure to welcome you to Idsall sixth form, a small sixth form with a big heart.”

School offers a wide range of subjects at A Level and BTEC, plus access to further options across the Trust via Open6.

“We offer a brilliant selection of subjects at both A Level and BTEC and, through Open6, access to even more subject choices and opportunities across the Trust - helping you build the combination that’s right for you.”

Students prepared for next steps including higher education, apprenticeships, or employment

“We pride ourselves on preparing students for the wider world and ensuring they are ready for their next steps, whether that be higher education, apprenticeships, or employment.”

Program supports guidance through university application process or into an apprenticeship, with full support for competitive university applications

“This program is complimented with visits, work experience and individual support to guide you fully, through either the university application process or into an apprenticeship.”