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Madeley Academy

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

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corporate_fareTHOMAS TELFORD MULTI ACADEMY TRUST

location_onTelford, TF7 5FB

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2022

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Students

1,219

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Attainment 8

47.2

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GCSE Rank

#3 in Telford and Wrekin

#1,338 of 3,216 nationally

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Madeley Academy is a Academy sponsor led secondary school in Telford, serving ages 11-18. Rated Good by Ofsted. Highly competitive: 2.1× more applications than places — plan well ahead.

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School Summary

Madeley Academy is an academy sponsor led in Telford, Telford and Wrekin, admitting pupils aged 11-18. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. It is part of THOMAS TELFORD MULTI ACADEMY TRUST. The school has approximately 1,273 pupils on roll, of whom 40% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 47.2, placing the school #3 in Telford and Wrekin and #1,338 of 3,216 nationally. 36.80% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 15.9% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 16 A-level subjects. 60.0% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 27.7% at A*–A. A-level value added: 0.1 — sixth-form progress was broadly average.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2022. The school's current overall rating is Good. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Good, behaviour and attitudes Good, personal development Outstanding, and leadership and management Good.

The school is oversubscribed — in the most recent cycle, there were 2.1× as many applications as places, making a successful application competitive.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 14.1:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were no permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 3.4 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

47.2

Grade 5+ E&M

36.80%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)15.9%

Entering EBacc41.10%

EBacc APS4.16

2024

Progress 8 Score

-0.29

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

47.1

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc40.70%

EBacc APS4.26

2023

Progress 8 Score

0.17

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

51.8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc31%

EBacc APS4.55

2022

Progress 8 Score

-0.16

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

45.2

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc17%

EBacc APS3.79

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc24%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

0.17

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc24%

EBacc APS3.85

2018

Progress 8 Score

-0.03

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

45.3

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc23%

EBacc APS3.8

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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

91%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)84%

Apprenticeships5%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)7%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

96%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)89%

Apprenticeships2%

Employment5%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

92%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)85%

Apprenticeships2%

Employment5%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)7%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

91%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)85%

Apprenticeships6%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)7%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

93%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)86%

Apprenticeships5%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)7%

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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

+0.1

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make above-average progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

C+

Students

Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*3.1%

Achieving A*–A27.7%

Achieving A*–B60.0%

VA Banding Average

Retention rate100.0%

A-level subjects offered16

2024

A-Level Value Added

+0.35

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils do significantly better than expected at A-level.

Avg Grade

C+

Students

Retention rate100.00%

2023

Avg Grade

Students

Retention rate100.00%

2022

Avg Grade

C+

Students

Retention rate100.0%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

21 September 2022

Inspection Report

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25 April 2017

Inspection Report

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02 May 2013

Inspection Report

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01 February 2011

Inspection Report

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11 November 2009

Inspection Report

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09 December 2008

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

4 Evaluations

2022-09-21

S5 Inspection EIF

Good

Education

Good

Behaviour

Good

Development

Outstanding

Leadership

Good

2017-04-25

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

2013-05-02

S5 Inspection Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

2009-11-11

None EIF

Outstanding

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Outstanding

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

3.5%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

1.6%(20 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

0pupils

verified Excellent (Zero)

National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 1,273 pupils. During this period, there were 44 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 3.5%, which is below the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	1,273	44	3.5%	7.3%	0
2024/25 (Autumn term)	1,281	44	3.4%	7.8%	0
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,267	16	1.3%	7.4%	0
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,271	7	0.6%	7.1%	1
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,265	40	3.2%	8.2%	0
2022/23 (Summer term)	1,223	22	1.8%	6.6%	0
2022/23 (Spring term)	1,219	15	1.2%	6.4%	0
2022/23 (Autumn term)	1,214	7	0.6%	5.9%	0
2021/22 (Summer term)	1,241	0	0.0%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	1,237	0	0.0%	4.9%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	1,236	0	0.0%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	1,235	1	0.1%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	1,236	0	0.0%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	1,236	0	0.0%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	1,188	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	1,188	0	0.0%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	1,199	5	0.4%	4.2%	0
2018/19 (Summer term)	1,115	5	0.4%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	1,120	10	0.9%	3.8%	0
2018/19 (Autumn term)	1,128	22	2.0%	3.8%	1
2017/18 (Summer term)	1,050	5	0.5%	3.4%	0
2017/18 (Spring term)	1,058	2	0.2%	3.0%	4
2017/18 (Autumn term)	1,070	4	0.4%	3.7%	0
2016/17 (Summer term)	1,066	2	0.2%	3.0%	0
2016/17 (Spring term)	1,079	2	0.2%	3.3%	1
2016/17 (Autumn term)	1,094	0	0.0%	3.1%	0

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Moderate Learning Difficulty 92 pupils

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 57 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 19 pupils

Multi-Sensory Impairment 12 pupils

Physical Disability 4 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 3 pupils

Hearing Impairment 1 pupils

Visual Impairment 1 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 1 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

91.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

91.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

18.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree42%

agree42%

disagree6%

strongly disagree9%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree42%

agree42%

disagree9%

strongly disagree6%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree48%

agree9%

disagree6%

strongly disagree6%

don't know3%

not applicable27%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree67%

agree21%

disagree9%

don't know3%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree73%

agree21%

disagree3%

strongly disagree3%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree58%

agree30%

disagree9%

strongly disagree3%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree76%

agree18%

disagree3%

don't know3%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree79%

agree21%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree45%

agree39%

disagree6%

strongly disagree3%

don't know6%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes91%

no9%

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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)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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