Madeley High School vs St John's CofE Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 3.6 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
St John's CofE Primary Academy
Newcastle · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
155 students
| Measure | Madeley High School Crewe, West Midlands | St John's CofE Primary Academy Newcastle, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 74 Top 25% | 91 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #61 of 493 | #56 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #827 of 4,090 | #646 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 779 | 155 |
| Pupils on roll | 779 | 155 |
| Free school meals | 15.7% | 6.6% |
| Capacity filled | 115.4% | 66.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 49.5 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 55% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 75.7% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.45 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Crewe | Newcastle |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.madeleyschool.org/ | stjohnskeele.org/ |
The verdict
- •St John's CofE Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (91.4 vs 74.2).
- •Madeley High School is the larger school with 779 students compared with 155.
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 St John's CofE Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), St John's CofE Primary Academy ranks higher (91.4 vs 74.2 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 St John's CofE Primary Academy?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between Crewe and Newcastle in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Madeley High School: 779. St John's CofE Primary Academy: 155. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Madeley High School and St John's CofE Primary Academy rank in West Midlands?
Madeley High School is 61st of 493 and St John's CofE Primary Academy is 56th of 1,690 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).