Madeley High School
Newcastle Road, Madeley, Crewe, CW3 9JJOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Madeley High School is a secondary school in Crewe for ages 11 to 16. It is one of the 451 schools in Staffordshire. It ranks 1st of 8 secondary schools in Crewe. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in January 2013.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 17 January 2013, report published 7 February 2013
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 25 February 2025
Pupils speak highly about their close-knit school community. Pupils understand and meet the school's high expectations, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) and those who are disadvantaged. Pupils are motivated and resilient. They are committed to their studies. Pupils know that these qualities matter to their future success. The school's drive for all pupils to succeed is inspiring. Pupils' achievements exceed expectations. Pupils' behaviour is excellent. They follow the school rules as expected and without question. Pupils work hard and take pride in their learning. Pupils feel safe because staff prioritise their well-being. If bullying occurs, pupils know that staff will work hard to resolve it. Pupils feel honoured when asked to represent their school. They ooze confidence as ambassadors of Madeley High School. They greet adults warmly, striking up conversations with ease. As a result, they have a myriad of rich opportunities available to them after Year 11. Pupils are eager to take part in a wealth of extra-curricular activities. They compete in sports and visit cities in this country and abroad. Many take part in the Duke of Edinburgh's Award scheme. These experiences provide invaluable opportunities to enrich their well-being, health and enjoyment of learning.
Exam results
GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25
140 pupils in the year group
Pupil numbers and mix
779 pupils on roll, with places for 675
Schools near Madeley High School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sir Thomas Boughey Academy | 3 miles | Report card: Needs attention to expected standard | Attainment 8: 35.1 |
| Newcastle Academy | 4 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 37.6 |
| Chesterton Community Sports College | 4 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 41.2 |
| St John Fisher Catholic College | 4 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | Attainment 8: 41.8 |
| Demetae Academy | 5 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- THE SHAW EDUCATION TRUST
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- No
- Headteacher
- Principal Lee Nixon
- Phone
- 01782987800
- Address
- Newcastle Road, Madeley, Crewe, CW3 9JJ
- Local authority
- Staffordshire
- URN
- 140154
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.