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Madeley High School
Newcastle Road, Madeley, Crewe, Cheshire, CW3 9JJ, Staffordshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
64.4 / 100
Top 36%
Better than 64% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
769
Capacity
675
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
114%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted since 2013, this secondary school demonstrates strong academic performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score that places it in the top 32% nationally. A commendable 76% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, and 55% reach grade 5 or higher, reflecting solid educational outcomes. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 81% recommending the school, although the EBacc entry rate of 29% may suggest limited options for some students.
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Last inspected: 17 January 2013Older inspection ⓘLeadership & 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. | 49.5 | Top 32% 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%. | 76% | Top 24% 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%. | 55% | Top 26% 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%. | 29% | Top 49% 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%. | 22% | Top 49% UK |
Parent View (95 responses)
★★★★★3.7
Good range of extra-curricular
93%
My child feels safe
88%
Good range of subjects
88%
My child is happy
87%
My child makes good progress
82%
I'd recommend this school
81%
School has high expectations
81%
Behaviour is good
79%
Progress is communicated
78%
School supports development
72%
School keeps me informed
55%
School responds to concerns
47%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British90.4%
White Other1.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.0%
Mixed Other0.9%
Mixed W+B African0.8%
Mixed W+Asian0.7%
Asian Other0.5%
Asian Chinese0.4%
Asian Pakistani0.4%
Black African0.3%
Black Caribbean0.1%
Location
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53.00106, -2.33871 · CW3 9JJ
School details
Local authorityStaffordshire
RegionWest Midlands
URN140154
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.madeleyschool.org/
Frequently asked questions
What is Madeley High School rated by Ofsted?
Madeley High School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 17 January 2013.
Is Madeley High School a good school?
Madeley High School scores 64.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 36% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Madeley High School?
Based on 95 Ofsted Parent View responses, Madeley High School receives a satisfaction score of 73% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Madeley High School in GCSEs?
Madeley High School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 49.5. 76% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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