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Options Higford

Other independent special school · Shifnal, TF11 9ET

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School facts

TypeOther independent special school
Ages5 to 19
Pupils69
GenderMixed
Head teacherMrs Samantha Denniss
Local authorityShropshire
Opened07 Nov 2007
WebsiteVisit

Source: Get Information about Schools, URN 135445.

Pupils

2025/26

Pupils at the January school census.

MeasureThis school
Total pupils69
Girls16
Boys53
SEN supportPupils with special educational needs who get extra help at school.0
EHC planEducation, health and care plan: a legal plan for pupils with more complex needs.69

Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics and School capacity, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.

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Schools near Options Higford
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.9 miPrimaryBeckbury Church of England Primary School and NurseryAcademy converter
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Frequently asked questions about Options Higford

How many pupils attend Options Higford?

Options Higford has 69 pupils aged 5 to 19.

Figures are the latest published by the Department for Education for each measure. Small numbers are suppressed by the publisher to protect pupils' privacy. Read how Area360 school ratings and rankings work.