John Fletcher of Madeley Primary School vs Madeley Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John Fletcher of Madeley Primary School
Telford · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
213 students
Madeley Academy
Telford · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,220 students
| Measure | John Fletcher of Madeley Primary School Telford, West Midlands | Madeley Academy Telford, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 46 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #877 of 1,690 | #210 of 493 |
| National rank | #8793 of 15,697 | #2159 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 213 | 1,220 |
| Pupils on roll | 213 | 1,220 |
| Free school meals | 37.6% | 40.2% |
| Capacity filled | 96.8% | 110.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 72% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 2% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 47.2 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 36.8% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 64.3% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.16 |
| A level points per entry | – | 33.8 |
| town | Telford | Telford |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.johnfletcherofmadeley.co.uk | www.madeleyacademy.com |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (46.4 vs 46.1).
- •Madeley Academy is the larger school with 1,220 students compared with 213.
- •John Fletcher of Madeley Primary School is a local authority school while Madeley Academy is a academy 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 John Fletcher of Madeley Primary School better than Madeley Academy?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are John Fletcher of Madeley Primary School and Madeley Academy?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Telford and Telford in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
John Fletcher of Madeley Primary School: 213. Madeley Academy: 1,220. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do John Fletcher of Madeley Primary School and Madeley Academy rank in West Midlands?
John Fletcher of Madeley Primary School is 877th of 1,690 and Madeley Academy is 210th of 493 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).