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John Madejski Academy

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

personMr Michael Milner

corporate_fareTHE WHITE HORSE FEDERATION

location_onReading, RG2 8AF

language Visit Website phone 1189370200

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Ofsted

Inadequate

Inspected 2023

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Students

891

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Attainment 8

31.9

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GCSE Rank

#13 in Reading

#3,578 of 4,663 nationally

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John Madejski Academy is a Academy sponsor led secondary school in Reading, serving ages 11-18. Currently rated Inadequate by Ofsted.

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School Summary

John Madejski Academy is an academy sponsor led in Reading, admitting pupils aged 11-18. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. It is part of THE WHITE HORSE FEDERATION. The school has approximately 891 pupils on roll.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 31.9, placing the school #13 in Reading and #3,578 of 4,663 nationally. 21.60% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 5.0% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 11 A-level subjects. 10.8% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 2.9% at A*–A. A-level value added: -0.86 — students made below-average progress at sixth form.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2023. The school's current overall rating is Inadequate. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Inadequate, behaviour and attitudes Inadequate, personal development Requires improvement, and leadership and management Good.

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 0.5× capacity.

There are no current teaching vacancies. Teacher turnover in the previous year was 28.7%.

In the 2023/24 academic year, there were 4 permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 26.1 per 1,000 pupils per term.

verified Source: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

31.9

Grade 5+ E&M

21.60%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)5.0%

Entering EBacc54.40%

EBacc APS3.02

2024

Progress 8 Score

-0.92

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

31.8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc42.30%

EBacc APS2.92

2023

Progress 8 Score

-0.45

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

34.1

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc60%

EBacc APS2.93

2022

Progress 8 Score

-0.19

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

40.8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc12%

EBacc APS3.04

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc36%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

-0.58

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

34.9

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc3%

EBacc APS2.79

2018

Progress 8 Score

-0.63

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

34.9

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc14%

EBacc APS2.86

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

74%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)60%

Apprenticeships5%

Employment9%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)15%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

83%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)71%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment10%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)13%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

85%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)76%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment7%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)14%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

94%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)88%

Apprenticeships2%

Employment5%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

82%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)71%

Apprenticeships3%

Employment8%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)17%

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Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

A-level results for students who stayed in sixth form at this school. Value added measures how much progress students made relative to their GCSE starting point.

2025

A-Level Value Added

-0.86

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make below-expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

Students

Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*2.0%

Achieving A*–A2.9%

Achieving A*–B10.8%

VA Banding Well below average

Retention rate20.0%

A-level subjects offered11

2024

A-Level Value Added

-0.75

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make below-expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

Students

Retention rate84.70%

2023

Avg Grade

C-

Students

Retention rate90.00%

2022

Avg Grade

C+

Students

Retention rate94.3%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

31 December 2024

Inspection Report

16 July 2024

Inspection Report

Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2023/24 (Summer term)	852	0	0.0%	7.4%	0
2023/24 (Spring term)	871	314	36.1%	7.1%	0
2023/24 (Autumn term)	893	377	42.2%	8.2%	4
2022/23 (Summer term)	901	85	9.4%	6.6%	0
2022/23 (Spring term)	891	68	7.6%	6.4%	0
2022/23 (Autumn term)	893	58	6.5%	5.9%	1
2021/22 (Summer term)	772	17	2.2%	4.7%	1
2021/22 (Spring term)	778	25	3.2%	4.9%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	773	26	3.4%	4.4%	1
2020/21 (Summer term)	666	30	4.5%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	673	24	3.6%	1.0%	1
2020/21 (Autumn term)	663	102	15.4%	3.9%	1
2019/20 (Summer term)	633	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	633	72	11.4%	3.2%	5
2019/20 (Autumn term)	635	75	11.8%	4.2%	2
2018/19 (Summer term)	603	35	5.8%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	612	40	6.5%	3.8%	0
2018/19 (Autumn term)	626	32	5.1%	3.8%	0
2017/18 (Summer term)	611	73	11.9%	3.4%	0
2017/18 (Spring term)	629	64	10.2%	3.0%	2
2017/18 (Autumn term)	640	77	12.0%	3.7%	1
2016/17 (Summer term)	699	26	3.7%	3.0%	2
2016/17 (Spring term)	709	55	7.8%	3.3%	1
2016/17 (Autumn term)	730	91	12.5%	3.1%	10

School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

School Capacity

Secondary Admission Trends

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Funding & Staffing

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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