Madeley High School vs The Meadows 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 High School
Crewe · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
779 students
The Meadows Primary School
Crewe · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
107 students
| Measure | Madeley High School Crewe, West Midlands | The Meadows Primary School Crewe, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 74 Top 25% | 73 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #61 of 493 | #307 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #827 of 4,090 | #3339 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 779 | 107 |
| Pupils on roll | 779 | 107 |
| Free school meals | 15.7% | 12.1% |
| Capacity filled | 115.4% | 89.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 77% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 8% |
| 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 | Crewe |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.madeleyschool.org/ | www.meadowsprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Madeley High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (74.2 vs 73.1).
- •Madeley High School is the larger school with 779 students compared with 107.
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 The Meadows Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Madeley High School ranks higher (74.2 vs 73.1 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 High School and The Meadows Primary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Crewe and Crewe in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Madeley High School: 779. The Meadows Primary School: 107. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Madeley High School and The Meadows Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Madeley High School is 61st of 493 and The Meadows Primary School is 307th of 1,690 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).