Madeley Academy vs Windmill Primary School
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.
Madeley Academy
Telford · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,220 students
Windmill Primary School
Telford · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
326 students
| Measure | Madeley Academy Telford, West Midlands | Windmill Primary School Telford, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 46 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #210 of 493 | #754 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #2159 of 4,090 | #7520 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 1,220 | 326 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,220 | 326 |
| Free school meals | 40.2% | 54.8% |
| Capacity filled | 110.9% | 77.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 77% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 4% |
| 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.madeleyacademy.com | – |
The verdict
- •Windmill Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (52.2 vs 46.1).
- •Madeley Academy is the larger school with 1,220 students compared with 326.
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 Windmill Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Windmill Primary School ranks higher (52.2 vs 46.1 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 Windmill Primary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Telford and Telford in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Madeley Academy: 1,220. Windmill Primary School: 326. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Madeley Academy and Windmill Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Madeley Academy is 210th of 493 and Windmill Primary School is 754th of 1,690 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).