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Madeley Academy
Castlefields Way, Madeley, Telford, Shropshire, TF7 5FB, Telford and Wrekin
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
63.1 / 100
Top 37%
Better than 63% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,273
Capacity
1,100
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
116%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 47.2, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic performance, particularly excelling in comparison to 42% of schools nationwide. Approximately 64% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, and 61% progress to university, indicating a strong pathway for higher education. However, only 14% reach top-third universities, suggesting room for improvement in preparing students for competitive applications.
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Last inspected: 21 September 2022Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 47.2 | Top 42% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 64% | Bottom 47% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 37% | Bottom 31% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 41% | Top 47% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 23% | Top 47% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 61% | Above avg |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 14% | Average |
Based on 155 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British47.4%
Black African10.6%
White Other4.7%
Asian Indian2.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.6%
Mixed W+B African1.3%
Mixed Other1.3%
Asian Pakistani1.0%
Mixed W+Asian0.9%
Black Other0.8%
Other0.4%
Asian Chinese0.4%
Black Caribbean0.4%
Asian Bangladeshi0.4%
Gypsy/Roma0.2%
Asian Other0.2%
Location
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52.64339, -2.45785 · TF7 5FB
School details
Local authorityTelford and Wrekin
RegionWest Midlands
URN135149
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.madeleyacademy.com
Frequently asked questions
What is Madeley Academy rated by Ofsted?
Madeley Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 21 September 2022.
Is Madeley Academy a good school?
Madeley Academy scores 63.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 37% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Madeley Academy in GCSEs?
Madeley Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 47.2. 64% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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