Madeley High School vs Sir Thomas Boughey Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in West Midlands, England, 4.9 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Madeley High School
Crewe · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
779 students
Sir Thomas Boughey Academy
Stoke-on-Trent · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
445 students
| Measure | Madeley High School Crewe, West Midlands | Sir Thomas Boughey Academy Stoke-on-Trent, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 74 Top 25% | 24 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #61 of 493 | #385 of 493 |
| National rank | #827 of 4,090 | #3267 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 779 | 445 |
| Pupils on roll | 779 | 445 |
| Free school meals | 15.7% | 27% |
| Capacity filled | 115.4% | 56.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 49.5 | 35.1 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 55% | 18.5% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 75.7% | 37% |
| EBacc average points | 4.45 | 2.87 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Crewe | Stoke-on-Trent |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.madeleyschool.org/ | www.stb.academy |
The verdict
- •Madeley High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (74.2 vs 23.8).
- •Madeley High School is the larger school with 779 students compared with 445.
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 High School better than Sir Thomas Boughey Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Madeley High School ranks higher (74.2 vs 23.8 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 High School and Sir Thomas Boughey Academy?
About 4.9 km in a straight line, between Crewe and Stoke-on-Trent in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Madeley High School: 779. Sir Thomas Boughey Academy: 445. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Madeley High School and Sir Thomas Boughey Academy rank in West Midlands?
Madeley High School is 61st of 493 and Sir Thomas Boughey Academy is 385th of 493 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).