Located in Telford, Madeley Academy is a secondary school, serving pupils aged 11 to 18. The school is a academy sponsor led and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.
Madeley Academy currently has around 1273 pupils on roll, which is about 116% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 51.3% boys and 48.7% girls. Around 37.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. Pupil backgrounds are varied across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 7.8%. Persistent absence is recorded at 24.1%.
Pupil backgrounds are varied, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 47.4%. unclassified pupils make up about 25.6% , followed by african at 10.6%
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
Around 90% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (84%) , including 32% who stay in school sixth forms and 37% progressing to further education , while 3% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | Castlefields Way, Telford, TF7 5FB |
| Website: | www.madeleyacademy.com |
| Telephone: | 01952527700 |
| School Type: | Academy sponsor led |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Telford and Wrekin |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Lady Maria Satchwell |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 135149 |
Ofsted inspection date: 21/09/2022
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 18 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 1100 |
| Number of Pupils: | 1273 |
| Number of Boys: | 653 |
| Number of Girls: | 620 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 7.8% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 24.1% | 8.2% |
| White British | 47.40% | 604 |
| Unclassified | 25.60% | 326 |
| African | 10.60% | 135 |
| Other White | 4.70% | 60 |
| Indian | 2.70% | 35 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 1.60% | 20 |
| White and Black African | 1.30% | 17 |
| Other Mixed | 1.30% | 16 |
| Pakistani | 1.00% | 13 |
| White and Asian | 0.90% | 11 |
| Other Black | 0.80% | 10 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.40% | 5 |
| Chinese | 0.40% | 5 |
| Caribbean | 0.40% | 5 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.40% | 5 |
| Other Asian | 0.20% | 3 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.20% | 3 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madeley Nursery School Bridle Road , Madeley TF7 5ET | 4out of 4 | 716 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aqueduct Primary Academy Castlefields Way , Aqueduct TF4 3RP | 2out of 4 | 729 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Aqueduct Primary School Castlefields Way , Aqueduct TF4 3RP | - not rated | 730 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School Coronation Crescent , Madeley TF7 5EJ | - not rated | 911 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brindleyford Primary School Brindleyford , Brookside TF3 1QD | - not rated | 1,031 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodside Junior School Wensley Green , Woodside TF7 5NW | - not rated | 1,046 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madeley Academy Castlefields Way , Madeley TF7 5FB | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Madeley Academy Court Street , Madeley TF7 5FB | - not rated | 638 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Haberdashers' Abraham Darby Ironbridge Road , Madeley TF7 5HX | 2out of 4 | 1,475 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Abraham Darby Specialist School for Performing Arts Hill Top , Madeley TF7 5HX | - not rated | 1,488 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Phoenix School Manor Road , Dawley TF4 3DZ | - not rated | 1,960 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stirchley County Middle School District Centre , Stirchley TF3 1FD | - not rated | 2,245 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aqueduct Centre Aqueduct Community Centre , Majestic Way TF4 3RB | - not rated | 759 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southall School Off Rowan Avenue , Dawley TF4 3PX | 3out of 4 | 1,602 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Haughton School Queen Street , Madeley TF7 4BW | 3out of 4 | 1,695 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Parker School Brookside Avenue , Brookside TF3 1LB | - not rated | 1,756 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hinkshay School Hinkshay Road , Dawley TF3 1DG | - not rated | 2,110 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.