Madeley High School
Crewe, CW3 9JJ · Staffordshire · secondary school
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8th of 56 secondary schools in Staffordshire we can score, 70 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 the 783 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 5.3/10 among them, against 6.9/10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.84 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 52.3 · 67 | 30% | 2.02 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.3 · 73 | 25% | 1.82 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 48.6 · 63 | 10% | 0.63 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Madeley High School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 55.0% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 49.5, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.3 in 2023/24, indicating better progress than pupils nationally who started from the same place. Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2025. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 5.9 out of 10 among them, against 7.3 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 779 pupils against a stated capacity of 675. 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
Since the similar-intake comparison shows a lower score than the national figure, what specific support is provided to help pupils reach their potential? How does the school manage class sizes given the current pupil numbers?
What Ofsted said about Madeley High School
Overview
This ungraded inspection found that Madeley High School’s work has “improved significantly across all areas” since the previous inspection, prompting a future graded review. The report describes a school where pupils are “motivated and resilient,” achieving results that “exceed expectations” within a “close-knit school community.”
Strengths
- The curriculum is “ambitious” and “exciting,” with teachers using “strong subject knowledge” to deliver high-quality teaching that challenges pupils.
- Provision for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is “superb,” featuring precise identification of needs and personalised adaptations.
- Pupils’ behaviour is “excellent” and “impeccable,” fostering a safe environment where they feel “honoured” to represent the school.
- The school’s “relentless drive to support struggling readers” is “very effective,” resulting in rapid progress and confident reading aloud.
- Personal development is “exceptional,” equipping pupils with practical life skills and ensuring they are well-prepared for life after Year 11.
Areas to improve
The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective.”
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 53.8 |
| 2024/25 | 49.5 |
| 2025/26 | 48.6 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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