John Fletcher of Madeley Primary School
Upper Road, Madeley, Telford, TF7 5DLOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
John Fletcher of Madeley Primary School is a primary school in Telford for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 84 schools in Telford and Wrekin. It ranks 22nd of 38 primary schools in Telford. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in October 2022.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 18 October 2022, report published 30 November 2022
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 18 October 2022
John Fletcher of Madeley Primary is an inclusive and welcoming school. The vision of 'whatever you do, work at it with all your heart' encapsulates the approach taken by everyone to improve the school. Pupils are happy, feel safe and really enjoy their learning. They are polite, friendly and behave well. Bullying is rare. Pupils say that if they have a problem, it is sorted out quickly. Leaders have high expectations of pupils' achievement. They recently revised the curriculum to make sure that pupils learn the most important content over time. Pupils are well supported to be successful and get help quickly when they need it. Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) receive strong support and follow the same curriculum as their peers. Pupils with SEND achieve well. Pupils have a strong understanding of fundamental British values. They take pride in their local area by working with artists and local historians. They learn about equality and celebrate Black History Month through learning about African music. There are a wide range of clubs and trips, including residential trips. Parents and carers say that staff 'care about pupils as individuals' and appreciate the changes that have been made.
What the school should improve
- Some subject leaders are new and have had limited opportunity to evaluate what pupils know and can do in their subjects. This means that they are unable to identify precisely where further improvements are needed. Leaders should ensure that these new subject leaders have the training they need to lead their subjects effectively.
- In a minority of subjects, teachers' checks on pupils' learning are not used well to adapt the curriculum. This means that, at times, some pupils' learning does not build on what they already know. Leaders should ensure that checks on pupils' learning are used consistently well, so that pupils achieve as well as they can.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
46 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
213 pupils on roll, with places for 220
Schools near John Fletcher of Madeley Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 48% met the expected standard |
| Sir Alexander Fleming Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | 58% met the expected standard |
| Woodlands Primary School and Nursery | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| William Reynolds Primary School and Nursery | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | Not published |
| John Randall Primary School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | 44% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England/Methodist
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Stacey Cross
- Phone
- 01952327130
- Address
- Upper Road, Madeley, Telford, TF7 5DL
- Local authority
- Telford and Wrekin
- URN
- 123526
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.