The short version
Above-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 72% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- This is a Church of England/Methodist school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
72%
+10.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
2%
-6.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 14 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
22% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
4% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 7 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 33 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England/Methodist
Numbers
- Pupils
- 239
- Capacity
- 94%
- FSM
- 36.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Telford and Wrekin
- Head
- Mrs Stacey Cross (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Monitoring visit
December 2020 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Good
May 2017 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
May 2013 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
December 2011 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
June 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
March 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
January 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
Upper Road, Madeley, Telford, Shropshire, TF7 5DL
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmMadeley Infant School
Primary · Very close
Madeley Nursery School
Nursery · 590m away
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 796m away
Sir Alexander Fleming Primary School
Primary · 980m away
Woodlands Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Haberdashers' Abraham Darby
Secondary · 1.1km away
William Reynolds Primary School and Nursery
Primary · 1.2km away
Haughton School
Special school · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
What is John Fletcher of Madeley Primary School's Ofsted rating?
John Fletcher of Madeley Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend John Fletcher of Madeley Primary School?
John Fletcher of Madeley Primary School currently has 239 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does John Fletcher of Madeley Primary School take?
John Fletcher of Madeley Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is John Fletcher of Madeley Primary School?
John Fletcher of Madeley Primary School is in Telford, TF7 5DL, in the Telford and Wrekin local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does John Fletcher of Madeley Primary School have a sixth form?
No, John Fletcher of Madeley Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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