Madeley Academy

  • Secondary
  • Academy
  • Ages 11 to 18
Ofsted: Good

Castlefields Way, Madeley, Telford, TF7 5FBOpen in maps

Madeley Academy is a secondary school in Telford for ages 11 to 18. It is one of the 84 schools in Telford and Wrekin. It ranks 3rd of 10 secondary schools in Telford. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in September 2022.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 21 September 2022, report published 16 October 2022

Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Good
Sixth form provision
Good
Safeguarding
Met

Read the full Ofsted report

Exam results

GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25

185 pupils in the year group

Attainment 8 score47.2

47.2, 1.1 above the England average of 46.1.

Grade 5 or above in English and maths36.8%

36.8%, 8.6 percentage points below the England average of 45.4%.

Grade 4 or above in English and maths64.3%

64.3%, 0.5 percentage points below the England average of 64.8%.

Pupils entering the EBacc41.1%

41.1%, 0.6 percentage points above the England average of 40.5%.

EBacc average point score4.16

4.16, 0.07 above the England average of 4.09.

A level results (key stage 5), 2024/25

126 students

Average point score per A level entry33.84

33.84, 1.16 below the England average of 35.00.

Average A level grade C+, England average B-

Pupil numbers and mix

1,220 pupils on roll, with places for 1,100

Eligible for free school meals35.4%

35.4%, 8.9 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language15.1%

15.1%, 6.5 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support16.1%

16.1%, 1.3 percentage points above the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan2.1%

2.1%, 3.9 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Madeley Academy

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Haberdashers' Abraham Darby0.8 milesReport card: Needs attention to expected standardAttainment 8: 37.7
The Telford Park School1 mileOfsted: InadequateAttainment 8: 28.4
The Telford Langley School1 mileOfsted: Requires improvementAttainment 8: 35.0
Thomas Telford School2 milesOfsted: GoodAttainment 8: 59.1
Holy Trinity Academy3 milesOfsted: GoodAttainment 8: 45.9

School details

School type
Academy sponsor led
Sector
Academy
Trust
THOMAS TELFORD MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Age range
11 to 18
Gender
Mixed
Sixth form
Yes
Headteacher
Lady Maria Satchwell
Phone
01952527700
Website
madeleyacademy.com
Address
Castlefields Way, Madeley, Telford, TF7 5FB
Local authority
Telford and Wrekin
URN
135149

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.