Madeley Academy vs The Telford Park School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in West Midlands, England, 2.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Madeley Academy
Telford · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,220 students
The Telford Park School
Telford · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
698 students
| Measure | Madeley Academy Telford, West Midlands | The Telford Park School Telford, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 46 Lower 50% | 10 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #210 of 493 | #474 of 493 |
| National rank | #2159 of 4,090 | #3965 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,220 | 698 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,220 | 698 |
| Free school meals | 40.2% | 50.7% |
| Capacity filled | 110.9% | 66.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 47.2 | 28.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 36.8% | 16% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 64.3% | 30.4% |
| EBacc average points | 4.16 | 2.48 |
| A level points per entry | 33.8 | – |
| town | Telford | Telford |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.madeleyacademy.com | – |
The verdict
- •Madeley Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (46.1 vs 9.8).
- •Madeley Academy is the larger school with 1,220 students compared with 698.
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 Madeley Academy better than The Telford Park School?
On the Success Index (England), Madeley Academy ranks higher (46.1 vs 9.8 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 Madeley Academy and The Telford Park School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Telford and Telford in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Madeley Academy: 1,220. The Telford Park School: 698. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Madeley Academy and The Telford Park School rank in West Midlands?
Madeley Academy is 210th of 493 and The Telford Park School is 474th of 493 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).