John Fletcher of Madeley Primary School
Telford, TF7 5DL · Telford and Wrekin · primary school
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22nd of 40 primary schools in Telford and Wrekin we can score, 56 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 6.4/10 against 1,893 of them, against 5.3/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 72.0 · 71 | 40% | 2.83 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 2.0 · 24 | 25% | 0.59 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
John Fletcher of Madeley Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 72.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. However, 2.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in December 2022. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (6.4 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.3 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils visit Arthog.
Getting in
The published school roll is 213 pupils against a stated capacity of 220. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils to reach the higher standard in maths? What specific support is available for children who need extra help with reading?
What Ofsted said about John Fletcher of Madeley Primary School
Overview
John Fletcher of Madeley Primary is described as an “inclusive and welcoming school” where pupils are “happy, feel safe and really enjoy their learning.” Following a period of turbulence, new leaders have made “rapid improvements in all aspects of school life,” establishing consistent approaches for the curriculum and behaviour that set high expectations for all pupils.
Strengths
- Pupils are “polite, friendly and behave well,” with bullying being rare and problems resolved quickly.
- Leaders have “prioritised early reading,” ensuring staff are trained and resources are available to support pupils who need help to catch up.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) receive “strong support” and follow the same curriculum as their peers, achieving well.
- There is a “strong focus on language and communication” in the early years, where children settle quickly due to well-established routines.
- Governors acted swiftly to “hold the ship steady” during leadership changes and work closely with leaders to ensure improvements continue.
Areas to improve
- New subject leaders have had limited opportunity to evaluate pupil progress, meaning they cannot yet identify precisely where further improvements are needed; they require training to lead effectively.
- In a minority of subjects, teachers’ checks on pupils’ learning are not used consistently well to adapt the curriculum, causing some pupils’ learning to fail to build on prior knowledge.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with rigorous systems in place and staff working well with external agencies to ensure pupils are safe.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 37% |
| 2023/24 | 35% |
| 2024/25 | 72% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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