Madeley Academy

About Madeley Academy

Madeley Academy is an academy sponsor led in Telford, Telford and Wrekin, England, for pupils aged 11–18. It has 1,273 pupils on roll. It is part of THOMAS TELFORD MULTI ACADEMY TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (21 September 2022) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 44.8 (2025/26). 35.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 15.1% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Telford and Wrekin →

School Type

Academy sponsor led

Phase

Secondary

Age Range

Ages 11–18

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

1,273 / 1,100 (116%) · over capacity

Sixth Form

Has a sixth form

Religious Character

Does not apply

Admissions Policy

Non-selective

Last Ofsted Inspection

21 September 2022

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Castlefields Way, Telford, Telford and Wrekin, TF7 5FB

Phone

01952527700

Headteacher

Lady Maria Satchwell

Website

www.madeleyacademy.com

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Madeley Academy?

Madeley Academy is an academy sponsor led in Telford, Telford and Wrekin, England, for pupils aged 11–18.

How many pupils does Madeley Academy have?

Madeley Academy has 1,273 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Madeley Academy's Ofsted rating?

Madeley Academy was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (21 September 2022).

How does Madeley Academy perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Madeley Academy achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 44.8 in 2025/26.

Is Madeley Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — Madeley Academy is part of THOMAS TELFORD MULTI ACADEMY TRUST.

Where is Madeley Academy?

Madeley Academy is located at Castlefields Way, Telford, Telford and Wrekin, TF7 5FB.