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Madeley Academy

State school · Telford, TF7 5FB
  • Secondary
  • Co-ed
  • Ages 11-18
  • 1,273 pupils

Overview & data

Pupil numbers
1,273 ·
Local authority
Telford and Wrekin Council

Headteacher

Head

Lady Maria Satchwell

Entrance

Entry and exit data - year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Woodlands Primary School 12 %
OtherUnkn 11 %
Where the number of students is less than 10 or the school a student attended before or after this school is not known.
John Fletcher of Madeley Primary School 9 %
William Reynolds Primary School 9 %
Aqueduct Primary School 9 %
Windmill Primary School 8 %
Grange Park Primary School 6 %
St Mary's Catholic Primary School 5 %
Sir Alexander Fleming Primary School 5 %
Holmer Lake Primary School 5 %
Captain Webb Primary School 4 %
John Randall Primary School 4 %
Lawley Primary School 3 %
Lightmoor Village Primary School 3 %
Randlay Primary School 2 %
Old Park Primary School 2 %
Hollinswood Primary School 2 %
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Exit

% students progressing to higher education or training (2021 leavers)

School
66%
LA avg.
64%
Eng. avg.
66%
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What is this?

The proportion of 16-18 students that progressed to degrees, higher apprenticeships or other study at level 4 or above for at least 6 consecutive months in the 2 years after taking advanced level qualifications (level 3) at this school or college.

Latest results

GCSE - % of pupils achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
45.9%
LA avg.
38.8%
Eng. avg.
45.9%
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What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

A level - Average points score (2024)

School
34.69
LA avg.
35.55
Eng. avg.
34.45
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What is this?

These figures tell you the average grade and average points that pupils achieved in their academic qualifications. A maximum of 60 points are available for a grade A* at A level.

Teaching & learning

Qualifications taken in 2024
  • A level
  • BTEC
  • GCSE
86
Number of teachers
15:1
Pupil to teacher ratio

Learning support & SEN

1.3 %
Students with a SEN EHCP
13.6 %
Students with SEN support

Pupils

1,273
Number of pupils

Inspection reports

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Full inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Outstanding
Quality of education Good
Behaviour and attitudes Good
Leadership and management Good
Sixth form provision Good

Full inspection: Good

Leadership and management Good

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Contact the school

Address

Castlefields Way
Madeley
Telford
Shropshire
TF7 5FB
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Telephone: 01952 527700

Email: msatchwell@madeleyacademy.com

Website: http://www.madeleyacademy.com

Local authority: Telford and Wrekin Council

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School data & information Madeley Academy Castlefields Way, Madeley, Telford, Shropshire, TF7 5FB
1,273 Pupil numbers
37.9 % % of pupils eligible for free school meals
11 % Pupils whose first language is not English
15:1 Pupil to teacher ratio
86 Number of teachers
20 Number of teaching assistants

% achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
45.9%
LA avg.
38.8%
Eng. avg.
45.9%

What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

Average overall GCSE score (attainment 8) (2024)

School
47.10
LA avg.
43.30
Eng. avg.
45.90

What is this?

Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Improvement rates in core subjects (progress 8) (2024)

-0.29 Score Below average
≈ 18% of schools in England

What is a progress score?

This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4, compared to pupils across England who got similar results at the end of key stage 2. This is based on results in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Subjects entered at GCSE level (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Mathematics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 192 5
History GCSE (9-1) Full Course 92 6
Geography GCSE (9-1) Full Course 89 5
French GCSE (9-1) Full Course 79 6
English Literature GCSE (9-1) Full Course 192 5
English Language GCSE (9-1) Full Course 193 5
Design & Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 22 5
Art & Design (Fine Art) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 44 6

% of pupils achieving AAB or higher, including at least 2 facilitating subjects (2024)

School
18.2%
LA avg.
26%
Eng. avg.
17.1%

What is this?

Facilitating A levels are ones that are commonly needed for entry to leading universities. They are: biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, further mathematics, geography, history, English literature and classical or modern languages. The % of pupils achieving AAB or higher may therefore decrease if many pupils have opted not to take two or more of the facilitating subjects mentioned.

Average points score (2024)

School
34.69
LA avg.
35.55
Eng. avg.
34.45

What is this?

These figures tell you the average grade and average points that pupils achieved in their academic qualifications. A maximum of 60 points are available for a grade A* at A level.

Subjects entered at 16 to 18 (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Sociology GCE A level 35 A
Psychology GCE A level 16 A
Mathematics GCE A level 12 A
History GCE A level 16 B
English Literature GCE A level 13 B
English Language and Literature GCE A level 8 B
Chemistry GCE A level 9 A
Business Studies:Single GCE A level 7 B
Biology GCE A level 9 B
Sociology GCE AS level 42 B
Psychology GCE AS level 33 C
Physics GCE AS level 7 D
Mathematics GCE AS level 21 C
History GCE AS level 18 B
Geography GCE AS level 8 C
English Literature GCE AS level 18 C
English Language and Literature GCE AS level 8 C
Chemistry GCE AS level 12 B
Business Studies:Single GCE AS level 11 C
Biology GCE AS level 13 B

Entry and exit data

Here we report figures on pupils moving between schools at the usual entry and exit points, as well as student destinations into higher education. We publish publically available data for state schools. For independent schools, The Good Schools Guide collects data from its prep schools as to where their pupils go on to. Find out more

Our review contains additional entry and exit data reported to us and is updated annually. See the review

Year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 12 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 11 exit (average 2020-2022)

Year 13 exit

SEN overview

Madeley Academy is a mainstream school. The school may provide support for students with special educational needs as detailed below. If you require more information on conditions the school can support, we encourage you to contact the school directly.

1.3 %
Students with a SEN EHCP UK mainstream school avg. 2.7%
13.6 %
Students with SEN support UK mainstream school avg. 12.9%

SEN conditons supported

No information available from the school. Find out more.

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Full inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Outstanding
Quality of education Good
Behaviour and attitudes Good
Leadership and management Good
Sixth form provision Good

Full inspection: Good

Leadership and management Good
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