The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 47.2 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- The school is at capacity (116% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
47.2
3.4 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
37%
5.0pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
41%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.11
Band 3Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
91%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
84%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
5%
Employment
Directly into work
2%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
7%
Based on 205 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
18% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 15 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 121 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,273
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 37.9%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Telford and Wrekin
- Trust
- THOMAS TELFORD MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Lady Maria Satchwell (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
April 2017 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
May 2013 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
February 2011 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Outstanding
November 2009 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
December 2008 | Monitoring Visit
Location
Castlefields Way, Madeley, Telford, Shropshire, TF7 5FB
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmMadeley Nursery School
Nursery · 655m away
Aqueduct Primary Academy
Primary · 667m away
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 834m away
William Reynolds Primary School and Nursery
Primary · 1.1km away
Windmill Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Madeley Infant School
Primary · 1.2km away
John Fletcher of Madeley Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Haberdashers' Abraham Darby
Secondary · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
Is Madeley Academy a selective school?
No. Madeley Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Madeley Academy's Ofsted rating?
Madeley Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in September 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Madeley Academy?
Madeley Academy currently has 1,273 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Madeley Academy take?
Madeley Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Madeley Academy?
Madeley Academy is in Telford, TF7 5FB, in the Telford and Wrekin local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Madeley Academy have a sixth form?
Yes, Madeley Academy has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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