Hadley Learning Community - Secondary Phase vs New Road Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in West Midlands, England, 2.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hadley Learning Community - Secondary Phase
Telford · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,237 students
New Road Academy
Telford · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,073 students
| Measure | Hadley Learning Community - Secondary Phase Telford, West Midlands | New Road Academy Telford, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 38 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #274 of 493 | #423 of 493 |
| National rank | #2543 of 4,090 | #3599 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 1,237 | 1,073 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,237 | 1,073 |
| Free school meals | 33% | 48.1% |
| Capacity filled | 103.1% | 89.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 44.4 | 38.6 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 28% | 24.2% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 57.7% | 37.4% |
| EBacc average points | 3.78 | 3.12 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Telford | Telford |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | hlcsecondary.lct.education | newroad.lct.education |
The verdict
- •Hadley Learning Community - Secondary Phase scores higher on the Success Index (England) (38.3 vs 19.3).
- •Hadley Learning Community - Secondary Phase is the larger school with 1,237 students compared with 1,073.
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 Hadley Learning Community - Secondary Phase better than New Road Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Hadley Learning Community - Secondary Phase ranks higher (38.3 vs 19.3 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 Hadley Learning Community - Secondary Phase and New Road Academy?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Telford and Telford in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hadley Learning Community - Secondary Phase: 1,237. New Road Academy: 1,073. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hadley Learning Community - Secondary Phase and New Road Academy rank in West Midlands?
Hadley Learning Community - Secondary Phase is 274th of 493 and New Road Academy is 423rd of 493 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).