John Randall Primary School vs Madeley Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 1.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John Randall Primary School
Telford · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
216 students
Madeley Academy
Telford · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,220 students
| Measure | John Randall Primary School Telford, West Midlands | Madeley Academy Telford, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 9 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1630 of 1,690 | #210 of 493 |
| National rank | #15313 of 15,697 | #2159 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 216 | 1,220 |
| Pupils on roll | 216 | 1,220 |
| Free school meals | 59.8% | 40.2% |
| Capacity filled | 102.9% | 110.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 44% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | – |
| 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 | johnrandallprimary.co.uk | www.madeleyacademy.com |
The verdict
- •Madeley Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (46.1 vs 9.3).
- •Madeley Academy is the larger school with 1,220 students compared with 216.
- •John Randall 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 Randall Primary School better than Madeley Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Madeley Academy ranks higher (46.1 vs 9.3 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 John Randall Primary School and Madeley Academy?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Telford and Telford in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
John Randall Primary School: 216. Madeley Academy: 1,220. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do John Randall Primary School and Madeley Academy rank in West Midlands?
John Randall Primary School is 1630th of 1,690 and Madeley Academy is 210th of 493 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).