Haberdashers' Abraham Darby vs John Fletcher of Madeley Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Haberdashers' Abraham Darby
Telford · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,084 students
John Fletcher of Madeley Primary School
Telford · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
213 students
| Measure | Haberdashers' Abraham Darby Telford, West Midlands | John Fletcher of Madeley Primary School Telford, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 24 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #389 of 493 | #877 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #3282 of 4,090 | #8793 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 1,084 | 213 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,084 | 213 |
| Free school meals | 46.1% | 37.6% |
| Capacity filled | 98.5% | 96.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 72% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 2% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 37.7 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 31.7% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 51.7% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.19 | – |
| A level points per entry | 31.5 | – |
| town | Telford | Telford |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.haberdashersabrahamdarby.co.uk/ | www.johnfletcherofmadeley.co.uk |
The verdict
- •John Fletcher of Madeley Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (46.4 vs 23.5).
- •Haberdashers' Abraham Darby is the larger school with 1,084 students compared with 213.
- •Haberdashers' Abraham Darby is a academy school while John Fletcher of Madeley Primary School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Haberdashers' Abraham Darby better than John Fletcher of Madeley Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), John Fletcher of Madeley Primary School ranks higher (46.4 vs 23.5 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Haberdashers' Abraham Darby and John Fletcher of Madeley Primary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Telford and Telford in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Haberdashers' Abraham Darby: 1,084. John Fletcher of Madeley Primary School: 213. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Haberdashers' Abraham Darby and John Fletcher of Madeley Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Haberdashers' Abraham Darby is 389th of 493 and John Fletcher of Madeley Primary School is 877th of 1,690 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).